Last week women's tennis has lost one of its most well liked player Elena Dementieva. She is offensive baseliner with powerful groundstokes from both wings as well as an excellent defender. She official retired on 29 October 2010 in the year ending 2010 WTA Championship.
She delivered a short emotional farewell speech after her last match against Schiavone. Zvonareva, fellow Russian player also added a short tribute speech. Many of her peers were quick to pay their tributes to her as one of the best player off court. This is a testament that she is well liked by the fans and players alike in a women's tennis world where not everything is sweet off court.
She has reached at least the semifinals in all the majors but failing to win any. However, she did capture the Olympic gold medal in 2008(she won silver in 2000). She is arguably one of the best player not to capture the grandslams. Many argue its her weak serve as one of the main cause.
Elena states that she plans to start her private family life soon. We wish her all the best and that she will be missed sorely by the players and fans alike.
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