Paris pre-tournament Interview 8th February 2010 Elena, how have you been training since your elimination in the 2nd round of the Australian Open? After my elimination by Justine Henin in Australia , which I wasn't expecting so early, I suddenly had a lot of time to get ready for this tournament, so I'm ready. I'm really happy to be back in Paris in this tournament I love so much. This year, it will be a little strange without Amélie (Mauresmo), it's a really sad decision for the players and the fans, so it'll be nice to see her again. (Wednesday evening at Coubertin, a tribute will be paid to Amélie, winner of the tournament last year and now retired.) I can remember playing several good games with her, some of which were very close. She had a great career and reached the highest goals, she can be proud of what she has accomplished. To read more click here.

Paris draw released 7th February 2009 The draw for the Open GDF Suez in Paris, France has been released and Elena is the top seed and has a bye in the 1st round.  In the 2nd round, Elena will play either Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia.  The 1st seed Elena can meet is #5 seed Aravane Rezai of France in the quarters. Click here for the full draw. Paris is a premier $600K played indoors.  Elena has played Paris 8 times before and her best result was reaching the final last year.

Australian Open 2nd Round Interview 20th January 2010 Q. How disappointing a loss is that? ELENA DEMENTIEVA: Oh, for sure there is nothing good about leaving the tournament in the first week. You know, I feel like, you know, I was in a good shape coming here. You know, it is disappointing. Q. Were you really crossed when you saw your draw, saw what bad luck it was to have to face Justine in the second round? ELENA DEMENTIEVA: No, I don't take it as a bad luck. There is never an easy draw. I came here not to pass the second round; I came here to be in the final. You have to be ready facing Justine if you want to win the whole title. So I don't take it as a bad draw. To read more click here.

Elena out of Australian Open 20th January 2009 Elena is out of the Australian Open in the 2nd round.  Unfortunately Elena, couldn't keep her run going in Australia as she lost in a tough battle to Justine Henin of Belgium.  Elena lost 5-7 6-7 in just under 3 hours under the lights on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne

Australian Open 1st Round Interview 18th January 2010 Q. How do you feel about your game today? ELENA DEMENTIEVA: I think it was a very difficult day for all of us. You know, ten hours waiting to come on court was quite difficult. You know, I'm just glad that we were able to finish our match today. I have one day off tomorrow, you know, which gives me some time to get ready for the next round. To read more click here.

Elena through to Henin match in Melbourne 18th January 2009 Elena's 1st match at the Australian Open in Melbourne was a comfortable 6-2 6-1 victory over Vera Dushevina of Russia. In the 2nd round to be played on Wednesday, the match that people have been talking about will happen and Elena will be up against Justine Henin of Belgium.  Henin is unseeded and is playing her first Grand Slam in her comeback from retirement.  Elena has played Henin 11 times before and trails the series 2-9.

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