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Post by yse on May 19, 2006 20:58:21 GMT 3
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Post by sabz on May 24, 2006 23:59:23 GMT 3
Talking exclusively to Eurosport, Elena Dementieva said that she now felt stuck among the world's elite. With Roland Garros now on the horizon, the 2004 runner-up is looking forward to returning to the scene of her break-through grand slam, having enjoyed a solid start to the year.
"I feel stuck in the top ten!" said the 24-year-old. "I need to go forward, improve my serve, be stronger."
Having come so close to winning her first major on two occasions, she also made the final of the US Open in 2004, Dementieva is sure that with time on her side she can achieve her grand slam goal.
"I have my time and my experience so hopefully I will get there," she said.
The world number eight admits that her serve can be a weak area in her game, but made light of the problem: "I am working on it but I don't thinking having a good serve is the most important thing. It is about a lot of things coming together that makes you a good player."
Despite her supposed shortcomings, Elena picked up a fifth career tour title earlier this season with an easy win in Tokyo at the Pan Pacific Open, crushing the resurgent Martina Hingis 6-2 6-0 in the final.
The right-hander declared that she felt: satisfied with the way I am playing right now," adding that a win like that: "boosts your confidence which is important for going into a grand slam."
FAVOURITE EVENT
With her previous good experience of Paris, Roland Garros is predictably Dementieva's favourite major.
"I like to play clay, I am trying to get ready for the French Open which is my favourite event," said the Russian. "Every time I'm coming to the French Open, I am coming for the win!
"I have so many good memories, playing on centre court. I enjoy every single day that I am there and I am looking forward to this year as well"
2004 saw Elena battle her way to her maiden major final in Paris, before suffering a chastening defeat at the hands of compatriot Anastasia Myskina: "I cried after I lost, but after two days I realised it was the biggest moment of my career and it was such a pleasure to play in front of such a great crowd"
"It was my first grand slam final and I am hoping this previous experience will help me win this years title."
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Post by emma on May 27, 2006 17:46:24 GMT 3
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Post by SAFINNO1 on May 27, 2006 20:55:07 GMT 3
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Post by SAFINNO1 on May 29, 2006 14:57:55 GMT 3
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Post by Annie on May 29, 2006 15:12:08 GMT 3
awwwwwww she is so cute ;D ;D ;D DAVAI LENOCHKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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Post by SAFINNO1 on May 29, 2006 19:50:01 GMT 3
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Post by Annie on May 29, 2006 21:08:42 GMT 3
YAY ;D ;D ;D ;D Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAVAI LENA!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by SAFINNO1 on May 30, 2006 0:26:11 GMT 3
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Post by yse on Jun 2, 2006 18:30:45 GMT 3
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Post by yse on Jun 2, 2006 18:41:58 GMT 3
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Post by pau on Jun 3, 2006 6:01:40 GMT 3
Thanks for the pics Yse!!! Davai LENA!!!!  you can beat Peer!! |
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Post by reese on Jun 3, 2006 17:47:48 GMT 3
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Post by alsl on Jun 3, 2006 18:01:10 GMT 3
WHAT WHAT WHAT?!?!?! GOTTA BE KIDDING!!! I thought she would be one of the last russians to be beaten!!..oh lena lena!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!will wait for the interview
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Post by alsl on Jun 3, 2006 18:56:07 GMT 3
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Sixpack guard 
Thanks Emma, nice vid, appreciate it. 
you can beat Peer!! 
