Elena Dementieva is a Russian born professional tennis player and the gold medalist in women's singles at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. As of August 24, 2009, Dementieva was ranked #4 in the world.http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/RankingsSingles/0,,12781~0~1~100,00.html
Melani Oudin upset Elena Dementieva on September 3rd in second round play at the 2009 US Open Tennis tournament. http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/match_reports/2009-09-03/200909031252002196093.html
Winner of the First All-Russian WTA Tournament Final in History
Maria Sharapova and Elena Dementieva battled in the finals of the Rogers Cup on Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Canada. Dementieva won the first ever all Russian WTA final 6-4, 6-3.http://www.usopenseries.com/en/sitecore/content/USOpenSeries/Global/News/2009/Toronto/Dementieva_tops_Sharapova_for_Rogers_Cup.aspx
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Elena Dementieva Photos
Official Site: Elena Dementieva - Photo Gallery
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Plays
Right-handed (two-handed backhand)http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Stats/0,,12781~2018,00.html
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Currently lives in Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Currently dating Buffalo Sabres hockey player Maxim Afinogenov
