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Elena Dementieva Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about one of the Top Russian players of the WTA Tour, Elena Dementieva. Find out how much you know about her.

A multiple-choice quiz by James25. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
James25

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,630

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Elena Dementieva was born October 15, 1981 in Russia. In what year did she start to play junior tournaments? Hint

1996

1994

1995

1993

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Question 2 of 10

2. She played her first professional tournament in her home town of Moscow. In what year did she play this debut match? Hint

1995

1997

1996

1998

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Question 3 of 10

3. Elena turned pro three years after making her debut at a professional tournament. She had won three ITF tournaments by that time. At what tournament did she win her first WTA title? Hint

Miami

Amelia Island

Indian Wells

Charleston

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2004, Elena made her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros. It was also the first all-Russian Grand Slam final. Who was her opponent? Hint

Svetlana Kuznetsova

Maria Sharapova

Nadia Petrova

Anastasia Myskina

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2004, she made the final of another Grand Slam. At which tournament did this happen? Hint

Australian Open

Wimbledon

Miami

US Open

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Question 6 of 10

6. Up and coming tennis players are often assigned a tour mentor to guide them. These are former players who know how things work on the tour. Which former pro was Elena's mentor? Hint

Olga Morozova

Martina Navratilova

Leila Meshki

Liz Smylie

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Question 7 of 10

7. She has had a family member as her coach. Which family member took up this role, traveling with her most of the time? Hint

Her mother

Her sister

Her father

Her brother

8. 2004 was the first year Dementieva was ranked in the top 10 in the entire year. It is often considered her breakthrough season. She defeated some fellow top 10 players that year, but which of these players did she not defeat that year? Hint

Svetlana Kuznetsova

Lindsay Davenport

Anastasia Myskina

Amelie Mauresmo

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Question 9 of 10

9. 2006 was her third season she spent in the top 10 of the rankings. One of her worst losses in that season was against an up and coming player from Poland in the tournament of Luxembourg. Who was this rising star? Hint

Marta Domachowska

Agnieszka Radwanska

Joanna Sakowicz

Karolina Kosinska

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Question 10 of 10

10. As often demonstrated in her matches, Elena's game has one clear weakness. Which weakness is this? Hint

The forehand

The volley

The backhand

The serve

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Elena Dementieva was born October 15, 1981 in Russia. In what year did she start to play junior tournaments?

Answer: 1995

Elena started playing junior tennis in 1995. Her first tournament was the 8th Sochi International Junior tournament where she lost first round.

2. She played her first professional tournament in her home town of Moscow. In what year did she play this debut match?

Answer: 1995

She played this match at a small ITF tournament in Moscow starting November 5, 1995. She won her first round match against fellow Russian, Nadia Streltsova. She lost in the second round though to another compatriot, Ekaterina Syssoeva. Dementieva was only 13 at the time.

3. Elena turned pro three years after making her debut at a professional tournament. She had won three ITF tournaments by that time. At what tournament did she win her first WTA title?

Answer: Amelia Island

Amelia Island is a tournament in Florida held on clay. Dementieva won the 2003 event, thus securing her first WTA title. She had a bye in the first round and then went on to defeat Lina Krasnoroutskaya, Amanda Coetzer, Daniela Hantuchova, Justine Henin-Hardenne and Lindsay Davenport.

4. In 2004, Elena made her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros. It was also the first all-Russian Grand Slam final. Who was her opponent?

Answer: Anastasia Myskina

She played against Anastasia Myskina. Boris Yeltsin, the President of Russia at the time, attended the final to see his countrywomen play the first all-Russian Grand Slam final. Myskina won in two sets, which was her first Grand Slam title.

5. In 2004, she made the final of another Grand Slam. At which tournament did this happen?

Answer: US Open

It was at the US Open, where the final was all-Russian again. This time she played Svetlana Kuznetsova and unfortunately lost again.
Miami is not a Grand Slam, although it is often considered the fifth Grand Slam.

6. Up and coming tennis players are often assigned a tour mentor to guide them. These are former players who know how things work on the tour. Which former pro was Elena's mentor?

Answer: Leila Meshki

Leila Meshki was a former tennis player from Georgia. She started her own tennis academy after her professional career.

7. She has had a family member as her coach. Which family member took up this role, traveling with her most of the time?

Answer: Her mother

Her mother's name is Vera. She was a teacher by profession, but traveled with her daughter.

Answer: Anastasia Myskina

Anastasia Myskina was the only one of the four mentioned she did not defeat. They played three times in 2004, at Roland Garros, Moscow, and the WTA Tour Championships. Myskina won all those matches in two sets.

Answer: Agnieszka Radwanska

She lost to Agnieszka Radwanska who was 17-years old at the time. Radwanska also beat Venus Williams at that tournament.

10. As often demonstrated in her matches, Elena's game has one clear weakness. Which weakness is this?

Answer: The serve

Elena's weakness is her serve. It often sets her back as she is inclined to lose her own service games as a result. She even enlisted the help of former ATP player Richard Krajicek to improve it. Her forehand is one of her strongest shots.

Source: Author James25

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