Date of Birth: 10/15/81
Nation: Russia
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 141 lbs
Turned Pro: 1998
Best Singles Grand Slams: Finalist at US Open and Roland Garros in 2004.
Plays: Right-handed, with two-handed backhand.
Basic Style: Power baseliner.
Greatest Strengths: Deep, powerful forehand. Solid backhand. Great speed and determination.
Room for Improvement: Elena hits most first serves at relatively slow speeds with heavy slice, usually to the right-handed opponent's forehand. Opponents who get used to this serve can anticipate and attack it.
