I didn’t root for Elena Dementieva because she’s perfect. If anything I rooted for her because she’s not—just like the rest of us—but tried anyway. I rarely root for or against anyone ...

How the Russian Top Tenner works around her weak serve. 1. Accept your shortcomings. Elena Dementieva has a lot going for her on the tennis court. She’s strong, athletic, and one of the best ...

Elena Dementieva tells us of her life on tour and off it Share this page Why not watch this next… ...

At Wimbledon in 2009, Williams again had to save a match point, this time in the semi-final against Elena Dementieva before she again beat Venus in the final. While Williams has done it three times, ...

Despite not reaching world No 1 or winning as many titles as some, Dementieva’s achievements across one of the best eras of women’s tennis place her No 1 in our countdown. The Russian was a ...