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1st round US-Open


Elena played on day one at the last Grand-Slam-tournaemnt in New York the first round against Samantha Stosur from Australia. Stosur is on number 5th seeds. Elena played very well at the beginning of the match. She won the first set 6:3. The second set was very tough. Stosur was much more lucky in tie-break. She won 7:6. The final set was easier for Storur. Elena was tired. The Australian won this match 3:6, 7:6 and 6:1

(ITA-Sport) August 30, 2010
US-Open draw


Elena has a bad draw for the last Grand-Slam-tournament this year, the US-Open in New York. In her opening round she will face top-ten player Samantha Stosur from Australia.
This match is scheduled today at Armstrong stadium.

(ITA-Sport) August 30, 2010
qualifying New Haven


Elena was number 1 seeds in qualifying in New Haven. Last year she was in final at this tournament.
Elena won all 3 matches in qualifying. The first opponent in main draw is now Maria Kirilenko from Russia.

(ITA-Sport) August 22, 2010
vs. Dulko / Pennetta


Elena and Vera Zvonareva played in quarterfinal against number 2 seeds Dulko / Pennetta. Dulko and Pennetta was a little bit better than Elena and Vera. They won in straight sets 6:4 and 6:1.

(ITA-Sport) August 20, 2010
victory in doubles


Elena and Vera played today the second round at Rogers Cup in Montreal. The opponent was number 8 seeds Kirilenko and Radwanska. Elena and Vera played very well. They was better player in some important moments. Elena and Vera won 7:5 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) August 19, 2010
only doubles in Montreal


Elena withdrew the singles event in Montreal. She is playing only in doubles event together with Vera Zvonareva. The first round was very easy. Elena and Vera won very comfortable in straight sets 6:2 and 6:0 against Llagostera Vives and Parra Santonja from Spain.

(ITA-Sport) August 17, 2010
against Ivanovic


Today was the match at third round at the tournament in Cincinnati. The opponent was Ana Ivanovic from Serbia. Ivanovic was very strong at the start. She won the first set 6:0. In second set Elena was better, but Ivanovic won in straight sets 6:0 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) August 13, 2010
victory over Schiavone


Elena played today the second round in Cincinnati. The opponent was French Open winner Francesca Schiavone from Italy. Francesca is seeds number 5. The Russian played a very good match and she won in straight sets 6:4 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) August 11, 2010
Cincinnati


Elena is now in USA, to play the US-series. The first tournament is in Cincinnati. She played today against American Melanie Oudin. Elena won comfortable 6:2 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) August 11, 2010
FINAL


Elena played today on her birthday the first final in singles event this year in Istanbul. She played against number 3 seeds Pavlyuchenkova from Russia. It was a very tough match. Elena won the first set 7:5, she lost the second set 5:7. The final set was 6:4 for Pavlyuchenkova.

(ITA-SPort) August 01, 2010
into final


Elena played today semifinal at Istanbul Cup. The opponent was Andrea Petkovic from Germany. Petkovic starts very well. She won the first set 6:1. After this, Elena was much more stronger. She won the second set very comnfortable 6:0. The final set was tough and Elena wonin tie-break.

(ITA-Sport) July 31, 2010
victory over Voegele


Elena palyed today the second match in Istanbul. The Russian played against Stefanie Voegele from Switzerland. The match was no problem for Elena. She won 6:3 and 6:2. The next opponent is Anastasia Rodionova from Australia.

(ITA-Sport) July 28, 2010
1st round


Elena played today the first round at the Istanbul Cup. The opponent was Bojana Jovanovski, an qualfier. Elena played very well and she wonvery comfortable in straight sets 6:2 and 6:0.

(ITA-Sport) July 27, 2010
Istanbul preview


Elena is now in Istanbul to play the Istanbul Cup. This is the last tournament for Elena before the US-series. In Istanbul she is playing only in singles event. In her opening round Elena will face an qualifier.

(ITA-Sport) July 25, 2010
FINAL


Elena played today the first Wimbledon final in doubles and the second Grand-Slam final. Elena played with country woman Vera Zvonareva against King and Shvedova. Both pairs are unseeded in the final. It was a very tough first set. Elena and Vera lost the first set in tie-break. In second set the Russians lost 2:6.
After first round in single, Wimbledon was a good tournament for Elena.

(ITA-Sport) July 03, 2010
into Final


Elena and Vera Zvonareva are in Final at Wimbledon. They won the semifinal against Dulko and Pennetta in straight sets. It was an very comfortable win of 6:3 and 6:1. For Elena this is her second Grand-Slam final in doubles, after Roland Garros last year.

(ITA-Sport) July 02, 2010
victory over Williams sister


Elena and Vera Zvonareva played today the quarterfinal in doubles event. The opponent in Wimbledon was numer one seeds Venus and Serena Williams. Venus and Serena stars very well. They won the first set 6:3. After this, Elena and Vera was much more stronger. The Russian pair was figthing for every point. They won the second set 6:3 and the final set 6:4. This is now the first semifinal for Elena in Wimbledon.

(ITA-Sport) June 30, 2010
doubles


Elena is playing in doubles event at Wimbledon together with Vera Zvonareva. They played today against Koryttseva and Kustova. The first set was very tough, but Elena and Vera won 7:5. The second set was also not easy. At the end Elena and Vera won the first round 7:5 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) June 24, 2010
Wimbledon


Elena played today the first round at the third Grand-Slam-tournament, in Wimbledon. The opponent on grass court was Barbora Zahlavova Strycova. This was another first round losing for Elena. She lost 1:6 and 3:6.

(ITA-Sport) June 22, 2010
doubles in s`Hertogenbosch


The doubles match in second round was very short today. Elena and Maria Kirilenko played against Italian pair Errani and Vinci. On 0:3 Maria Kirilenko retied the match with an left abdominal strain.

(ITA-Sport) June 16, 2010
1st round singles


Elena played today the first round in singles. The match was scheduled first on Court 2. Elena`s opponent was qualifier Sandra Zahlavova. The first set was very tough, but Elena lost 5:7. In second set Elena makes more unforced errors. She lost the first round 5:7 and 2:6.

(ITA-SPort) June 14, 2010
s`Hertogenbosch


Elena is playing the first grasscourt tournament in s`Hertogenbosch. In singles she will face an qualifier in her first round.
In doubles event she played today the first round with Maria Kirilenko. The Russian pair are number 2 seeds. The opponent in the opening round was Arvidsson and Rus. They received a wildcard for maindraw. It was an easy match. Elena and Maria won comfortable 6:1 and 6:2.

(ITA-Sport) June 13, 2010
2nd round doubles and mixed


Elena played today two matches on court 4. The first was second round at doubles event with Cara Black. The opponents was Dinara Safina and Agnes Szavay. This match was much more easier than the first round. Elena and Cara won this match in straight sets 6:2 and 6:3.
The second match was the first round at mixed event. Elena is playing with Andy Ram from Israel. The team won comfortable in straight sets 6:2 and 6:1 against Mathilde Johansson and Sebastian De Chaunac from FRance.

(ITA-Sport) May 28, 2010
doubles


Elena is playing together with Cara Black in doubles event at the French Open.
The first round was against Ruano Pascual and Shaughnessy. It was a slow start for Elena and Cara. They lost the first set 4:6, but than they played very well and won the second set 6:3. The final set was also very good and Elena and Cara won the opening round 4:6, 6:3 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) May 25, 2010
1st round Roland Garros


Elena is playing now the second Grand-Slam-tournament, the French Open in Paris. She played today the first round against Andrea Petkovic from Germany. Elena start very well. She won the first set 6:4. After this set Petkovic was getting better. She won the second set 6:1. In final set Elena was down 1:5, but she was fighting for every point. She is coming to 4:5, but after 2 hours Elena lost this match 6:4, 1:6 and 4:6.

(ITA-Sport) May 23, 2010
Strasbourg


Elena played the last tournament before the French Open, this week in Strasbourg. She is seed number 2. In the first round Elena played today against Vania King from USA. King won the first set 6:4. In second set Elena was a little bit tired. The Russian lost after 79 minutes with 4:6 and 1:6.

(ITA-Sport) May 17, 2010
1st round Madrid


Elena is playing now the big tournament in Madrid. The draw is very tough. She played today in her opening round against no.16 Nadia Petrova. Elena start very well. She won the first set 6:4. After this set Petova was stronger. Elena lost the first round in 3 sets 6:4, 2:6 and 3:6.

(ITA-Sport) May 10, 2010
Rome


Elena is now in Italy. She is playing at the tournament in Rome. The first opponent was former world number 1 Ana Ivanovic. The match was scheduled at night session on Center Court. Ivanovic won this match 6:1 and 6:3.
In doubles Elena is playing together with Cara Black.

(ITA-SPort) May 03, 2010
injury in Charleston


Elena played today the third round at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston. The opponent was her double partner Peng Shuai from China. The first set was very tough. Peng Shuai had a little bit more luck to win the first set 7:5. Elena was fighting for every point in second set, which she won 6:2. The Russian lost final set 2:6.
After the singles match she withdrew quarterfinal in doubles event during a left adductor muscle strain.

(ITA-Sport) April 15, 2010
2nd victory


Elena played today the second ruond at the tournament in Charleston. The opponent was Sofia Arvidsson from Sweden. The first set was very tough, but the Russian won this set 7:5. In second set Elena played better and she won the second round 7:5 and 6:2. The second set was very comfortable for Elena. The next opponent is her double partner Shuai Peng.

(ITA-Sport) April 14, 2010
first round Charleston


Elena is now in Charleston. She is seed 10th. Today was the first round in singles and doubles event. In singles she played against qualifier Heather Watson. The first set was very tough and Elena won in tie-break. The second set was much more easier. Elena won her opening round 7:6 and 6:3.
After singles she played doubles together with Shuai Peng. The pair is seed 4th. The opponent was wildcard Ejdesgaard and Woznicacki from Denmark. Elena and Shuai lost the first set 0:6. Than they was better and won second set 6:3 and the champions tie-break easy 10:2.

(ITA-Sport) April 13, 2010
semifinal Ponte Vedra Beach


After last year, Elena is again in semfinal at the tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach. The opponent is also again Caroline Wozniacki. Elena starts very good. She won the first set easy 6:1 after 30 minutes. In second set Wozniacki was stronger. Wozniacki won second set in tie-break. In final set Caroline Woznaicki had much more luck. She won this match after 149 minutes 1:6, 7:6 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) April 10, 2010
victory over Goerges


Elena played today the quarterfinal at the tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach. The opponent was number 8 seeds Melanie Oudin from USA. The american had no chance to win this match. Elena won comfortable 6:2 and 6:1. She is now again ins emifinal.

(ITA-Sport) April 09, 2010
into quarterfinal


Elena reach the qaurterfinal at the clay-court tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach. She played today against Julia Goerges from Germany. Last week in Miami Elena won also against Julia Goerges. Today was the same. Elena played very well and Julia Goerges had no chance. Elena won in straight sets easy 6:3 and 6:2.

(ITA-SPort) April 08, 2010
1st round Ponte Vedra Beach


Elena is playing now at Ponte Vedra Beach. Last year she reached the semifinal with matchpoints aganist Caroline Wozniacki. This year she is seeds 4th. In first round she played against qualifier Sophie Ferguson from Australia. ELena won comfortable 6:2 and 6:3. The next opponent is Julia Goerges.

(ITA-Sport) April 06, 2010
vs. Jankovic


Elena played today the first match of Night Session against Numer 7 seeds Jelena Jankovic. Jankovic won the tournament in Indian Wells one week before.
Elena played a very good match. She moved very well and Jankovic had much more luck. Jankovic won the first set in tie-break. In second set she get an break to 5:3. After 99 minutes Jankovic won 7:6 and 6:3, but it was a very good match of Elena Vesnina.

(ITA-Sport) March 28, 2009
Elena into 3rd round


Elena palyed today the first match in singles at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. In first round she had a bye, and the opponent today was Julia Goerges from Germany.
Elena won the first set 6:3 and on 1:1 in second set the match was delayed due rain. After the break Elena played her game and she won in straight sets 6:3 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) March 26, 2010
first match in Miami


Elena played today the first match at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. She played in doubles event with Monica Niculescu against Yanina Wickmayer and Vera Zvonareva. The first set was very tough, but Elena and Monica was the better player. She won the first set 7:5. She second set was much more easier. Elena and Monica won comfortable 7:5 and 6:1 in the first round in Miami.
Tomorrow Elena is playing her first singles match against Julia Goerges. This match is scheduled second on Court 8.

(ITA-Sport) March 25, 2010
Elena is back in Miami


Elena Vesnina withdraw from tournament in Indian Wells. She has tear in her left hip. Elena got this injury on her single match in Dubai against Zvonareva. She will comeback in Miami. After Miami she is playing Ponte Vedra Beach and Charleston.

(ITA-Sport) March 10, 2010
Dubai 1st round


Elena is playing now at the tournament in Dubai. In last year she was as qualifier in quarterfinal. This year she played today against Vera Zvonareva in first round. Vera is seeds 12th, and she won last week the tournament in Pattaya.
It was a tough match. Elena lost the first set 4:6. In second set she was down 0:2 and than Elena was better. She won 5 games in a row and the second set 6:4. In this final set she leads 4:1 and after 138 minutes she lost 3:4, 6:4 and 5:7. Vera has more luck on the final set.
In doubles event Elena is playing together with Daniela Hantuchova.

(ITA-Sport) February 15, 2010
2nd round in Paris


Elena played today the second round at the indoor tournament in Paris. The opponent of number 8 seeds was Tathiana Garbin. The last meeting was at the Australian Open. The winner today was again the Italian. She won the first set 6:4. In second set Elena was better and she won 6:2. But after about 2 hours Elena lost the third set and the match 4:6, 6:2 and 2:6.
The next tournament is Dubai next week.

(ITA-Sport) February 10, 2010
first round victory


Elena played today the last match on Center Court. The opponent was Alexandra Dulgheru from Romania. It was a good match for Elena, she played very well and won after only 78 minutes in straight sets 6:1 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) February 08, 2010
draw in Paris


Elena is playing this week in Paris at the indoor tournament. The Russian is seed 8th. In her opening round she will face Alexadra Dulgheru from Romania. The match is scheduled today at 6 p.m. on Center Court.
This is the first meeting between Elena and Alexandra.

(ITA-Sport) February 08, 2010
quarterfinal in Melbourne


Elena and Andy played today quarterfinal at mixed event in Melbourne. The match was scheduled last on Show Court 2. The opponent was number 1 seeds Cara Black and Leander Paes, one of the best doubles players.
This was the 7th match for Elena at the Australian Open 2010. Black and Paes was a little to strong today. They won 6:4 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) January 27, 2010
Show Court 2


Elena`s court today was Show Court 2. She played both matches, doubles and mixed on this court. The first match was third round in doubles event with Jie Zheng against number 8th Mattek-Sands and Zi Yan. Mattek-Sands and Yan won this match in straight sets 6:4 and 6:4, but it was a tough match. After doubles, Elena was playing second round at mixed event with Andy Ram. The opponent was German pair Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Christopher Kas. It was a very tough match. The Germans won the first set 6:3, Elena and Andy won the second set 7:5 and than the champions tie-break 10:6.

(ITA-Sport) January 25, 2010
walkover in doubles


Elena Vesnina and Jie Zheng won the second round match in doubles with and walkover of Razzano and Wickmayer.

(ITA-Sport) January 23, 2010
into 2nd round at mixed event


Elena is playing with Andy Ram in mixed event at the Australian Open. Both seeds number 8. In her opening round they played against Australian Alicia Molik and Matthew Ebden. The match was short, Elena and Anyd won comfortable 6:0 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) January 22, 2010
first round victory


Elena played today the first round at doubles event at the Australian Open in Melbourne. She is playing together with Jie Zheng from China. Both girls are number 9 seeds. In her opening round they won against Cornet from France and Fichman from Canada in straight sets 7:5 and 6:3. The next opponent are Razzano and Wickmayer.

(ITA-Sport) January 21, 2010
1st round Australian Open


Elena played today the first round at the Australian Open 2010, the first Grand-Slam tournament of the year. The opponent of number 28th seeds Russian was Tathiana Garbin from Italy. The first set was very tough and Tathiana Garbin won in tie-break. After 104 minutes the Italian defeated Elena 7:6 and 6:4.
In doubles Elena is playing with Zheng.

(ITA-Sport) January 20, 2010
Melbourne draw


Elena is seeds 28th at the first Grand-Slam tournament 2010, the Australian Open in Melbourne. In the first round the Russian will face Italian Tathiana Garbin. The match is scheduled for Tuesday.

(ITA-Sport) January 16, 2010
2nd round


Elena played today the second round at the Medibank International in Sydney. This is the last tournament before starting the Australian Open next week.
The opponent was Vera Dushevina also from Russia. The is the second match between Elena and Vera. Elena won the first match last year in Wimbledon, but in Sydney Vera won in straight sets 6:3 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) January 12, 2010
retirement of Zvonareva


The first round match at the Medibank International in Sydney was a short match. After 39 minutes Vera Zvonareva retired this match on 3:3 during an right ankle injury.
The next opponent of Elena is Vera Dushevina.
In doubles event, Elena and Galina Voskoboeva lost in her opening match 3:6 and 2:6 against Granville and Spears from USA:

(ITA-Sport) January 11, 2010
Sydney preview


Elena is playing the first time in Sydney. The Medibank International is the first premier tournament of the year. Elena has a very tough draw. She will face in her opening round world number 9 Vera Zvonareva from Russia. Vera is seeds 8th. The last match was at the US-Open 2009 and Vera won in two sets.
In doubles event, Elena is playing together with Galina Voskoboeva. The first opponent are Granville and Spears from USA.

(ITA-Sport) January 09, 2010
bad day


Today was a bad day for Elena. First she lost the second round in singles against Alize Cornet 1:6 and 1:6. After the singles she was playing quarterfinal in doubles event with her partner Riza Zalameda from USA. The opponent was Vladimira Uhlirova and Renata Voracova. This was a very tough match. The pair from Czech Republic was the lucky team. They won 7:6(13), 3:6 and 16:14 after 138 minutes.
The next tournament is Sydney next week.

(ITA-Sport) January 06, 2010
first victory


Elena is playing the first tournament in the new season in Auckland, New Zealand. In last year she was the first time in final in Auckland.
The Russian moved into second round of the ASB Classic with a comfortable 6:1 and 6:4 victory over Italian Alberta Brianti. It was a good start to the season.

(ITA-Sport) January 05, 2010
Sovetsky Sport


At the tournament in Moscow, Elena Vesnina and Vera Zvonareva answers some question for newspaper Sovetsky Sport and radio. It was an funny interview for all.
You can see some photos here.
Elena vs. Rodina


Elena played the first match today on Center Court against Evgeniya Rodina. The first set was fast for Rodina. In second set Elena played better and she won 89% on 1st serve. The final set was not so good and after 98 minutes Rodina won 6:1, 3:6 and 6:2. This was the last tournament in 2009. Elena is playing the first tournament in January in Auckland.

(ITA-Sport) October 21, 2009
first opponent


Elena`s first opponent at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow is Evgeniya Rodina. Rodina is an qualifier. She won today the final round against Anastasia Rodionova.
The first round match is scheduled on Wednesday.

(ITA-Sport) October 19, 2009
draw in Moscow


Elena is seed number 6 at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. This is the last tournament for Elena in 2009. She will face in ther first round an qualifier. This is the first time that she is seeds 6th on an 1 Million US$ tournament.

(ITA-Sport) October 17, 2009
China Open


Elena played today the first round at the China Open in Beijing. Her opponent was the qualifier Melinda Czink of Hungary. It was a very tough match, and Elena lost the first set in tie-break. The second set was very exciting. Elena won it 7-5. In the third set, the Russian had some chances, but after 143 minutes Melinda won 7:6, 5:7 and 6:4. A narrow defeat is worse than when you lose in 2 sets.

(ITA-Sport) October 04, 2009
double withdraw


After the injury yesterday in Elena`s singles match against Jelena Jankovic, she withdraw today quarterfinal in doubles event.

(ITA-Sport) October 01, 2009
Elena retired


Elena played today the third round at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo against Jelena Jankovic. The match was only 45 minutes and than Elena retired with an injury on her left leg on 1:6 and 0:3.

(ITA-Sport) September 30, 2009
victory in singles and doubles


Elena`s court today was number 4. She played the second match in singles and after a rest the first round doubles match on same court.
The second round in singles event was against Roberta Vinci. Elena won the first set comfortable 6:1. The second set was tough and Elena won after 91 minutes in straight sets 6:1 and 7:6.
Elena is playing the doubles event again with Maria Kirilenko. The Russian pair won the first round 6:4 and 7:5 against Groenefeld and Schnyder.

(ITA-Sport) September 29, 2009
first round victory


The Toray Pan Pacific start today, on Sunday and Elena played on day one her first match. The opponent was Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez from Spain. The match was scheduled first on Court 1. Elena played a very good match and she won comfortable in straight sets 6:3 and 6:2. The next opponent is Roberta Vinci from Italy. She won her opening match against Flavia Pennetta.

(ITA-Sport) September 27, 2009
Tokio draw


The next big tournament is in Asia. At the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokio which start on Sunday, Elena will face in her opening round Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez from Spain.

(ITA-Sport) September 25, 2009
photos US-Open 2009


We have a n ew photo-gallery of Elena Vesnina. The photos were taken by Christian Mesiano from New York.Mediagallery

(ITA-Sport) September 21, 2009
last match at US-Open 2009


Elena played today the last match at the US-Open 2009. Elena and Maria Kirilenko played in quarterfinal at doubles event against Kleybanova and Makarova, also from Russia. Kleybanova and Makarova won the first set 6:3, Elena and Maria the second set 6:2. In final set was much more luck for Kleybanova and Makarova. They won after 133 minutes 6:3, 2:6 and 6:4.

(ITA-Sport) September 08, 2009
quarterfinal in doubles


The number 10 seeds Elena Vesnina and Maria Kirilenko won the third round at doubles event against Alexa Glatch and Carly Gullickson from USA. The first set was not so easy and the the Russian`s won in tie-break. The second set was much more comfortable. Elena and Maria won after 102 minutes at Grandstand stadium 7:6 and 6:2. The opponent in quarterfinal are Makarova and Kleybanova.

(ITA-Sport) September 06, 2009
victory in doubles event


Elena and Maria Kirilenko won the second round at the US-Open deoubles event. It was a comfortable win against the pair from Germany, Tatjana Malek and Andrea Petkovic. Elena and Maria won in straight sets 6:4 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) September 05, 2009
third round


The third round was the last singles match for Elena at the US-Open 2009. She played against number 7 in world, Vera Zvonareva from Russia. Elena makes to many unforced errors - 26, Vera only 12. After 85 minutes Vera won in straight sets 6:2 and 6:4. The third round was the best result for elena in New York. Tomorrow she is playing second round in doubles event.

(ITA-Sport) September 04, 2009
doubles event


Elena is playing together with Maria Kirilenko in doubles event at the US-Open. The Russians are seed on number 10. The first match was against Rolle and Zalameda from USA. It was a very tough match and after 134 minutes Elena and Maria won 2:6, 6:4 and 7:5. Elena is playing tomorrow the third round singles against Vera Zvonareva.

(ITA-Sport) September 03, 2009
new photos


In the private photo gallery you can see some new photos from Elena`s birthday and from New Haven. Mediagallery

(ITA-Sport) September 03, 2009
into third round


Elena`s second round match in singles at the US-Open 2009 was scheduled on court 11. The opponent was Jill Craybas from USA. The American is the oldest player (35 years) at the US-Open 2009. The first set was very tough and Elena won in tie-break. The second set was faster and after 98 minutes Elena won 7:6 and 6:1. Elena is now the first time in round 3 at the last Grand Slam tournament of the year.

(ITA-Sport) September 02, 2009
first match US Open


After the great week in New Haven, Elena is now in New York. She is no. 31 seed at the US-Open, the last Grand Slam tournament of the year. The first round opponent was qualifier Lucie Hradecka from Czech Republic. The match was not easy, but Elena was fighting to win this match in straight sets. The Russian won after 130 minutes with 6:4 and 7:6.

(ITA-Sport) August 31, 2009
FINAL


Elena played the second final in her career. The opponent was defending champion Caroline Wozniacki from Denmark. Elena played not so bad. There were many long rally, but Elena makes more unforced errors. Caroline won this match and tournament 6:2 and 6:4. It was a very good week for Elena in New Haven and a good preparation for US-Open next week.

(ITA-Sport) August 29, 2009
into Final


Elena won today against number 8 seed Amelie Mauresmo in semifinal at the tournament in New Haven. The first set was very tough. Amelie won the first set 7:5. After this set Elena played very well. The French had no change. Elena won the second and final set comfortable 6:1 and 6:2.
In Final she will face Caroline Wozniacki.

(ITA-Sport) August 28, 2009
info semifinal


Elena is in semifinal at the tournament in New Haven. She won her quarterfinal against Anna Chakvetadze in straight sets 6:1 and 7:5. This was the first victory for Elena against Anna.
In semifinal Elena is playing against Amelie Mauresmo from France.

(ITA-Sport) August 28, 2009
2nd round


Elena played today the second round in New Haven against Samantha Stosur from Australia. Samantha is 9zh seeds. At the beginnig, Smanatha played a well. She won the first set 6:3. After the first set, Elena was better. She won the second set 6:4. The final set was very good for Elena. She leads 4:0. After 117 minutes Elena won this match 3:6, 6:3 and 6:4. The next opponent in quarterfinal is again Anna Chakvetadze.

(ITA-Sport) August 26, 2009
1st round victory


Elena played today the opening round in New Haven. This is the last tournament before the US-Open in New York, which start next week. The opponent of Elena was Gisela Dulko from Argentinia. The first set was very tough. Elena won the first set 7:6 in tie break. The second set was comfortable. Elena won 7:6 and 6:2.
preview New Haven


Elena is playing the last tournament in New Haven before the US-Open starts in New York.
The Russian will face Gisela Dulko in her opening round.

(ITA-Sport) August 22, 2009
doubles event


Elena and Maria played today against the best doubles team in world, Black and Huber.
It was a tough match. Elena and Maria lost the first set 4:6. The second set was better. The Russians was down 0:2 and than they leads 4:3. At the end of the set Elena and Maria lost the service game to 5:6. After 96 minutes Black and Huber won 6:4 and 7:5

(ITA-Sport) August 19, 2009
lost against Zheng


Elena played today your first round at the Rogers Cup in Toronto. Their opponent was again Jie Zheng from China. The first 3 meetings, the Chinese won. Even today, Jie Zheng played again constant. She won after 83 minutes 6:3 and 6:2. The first serve was not so bad with 68%, but she makes only to 42% the point and 8 doubles faults.

(ITA-Sport) August 18, 2009
1st round doubles


Elena played the first match in Toronto, at Rogers Cup in doubles event. She is playing again with Maria Kirilenko. The opponent was 2 Canadian girls with Wildcard, Dubois and Marino. Elena and Maria won the first set comfortable with 6:2. The second set was much more tough and the Russians lost the tie-break 5:7. The final set was a champions tie-break. Elen and Maria won after 94 minutes 6:2, 6:7 and 10:6.

(ITA-Sport) August 17, 2009
Toronto preview


Elena is playing the next tournament in Toronto. For the Russian, this is the last tournament before starting the US-Open in New York, the last Grand-Slam tournament 2009. Elena will face Jie Zheng again in Toronto. The last match was before two weeks in second round at the tournament in Los Angeles.

(ITA-Sport) August 15, 2009
2nd round doubles


The number 7 seeds Llagostera Vives and Martinez Sanchez was to strong in second round at doubles event in Cincinnati. Elena and Maria Kirilenko lost this match 4:6 and 2:6.
The next tournament is Toronto, which start on Monday.

(ITA-Sport) August 13, 2009
doubles


Elena is playing together with Maria Kirilenko in doubles event at Cincinnati. The opponent in first round was Chuang and Yan. Chuang and Yan won last week the premier tournament in Los Angeles. The match was scheduled on Stadium Court. It was an comfortable match for Elena and Maria. The Russians won in straight sets 6:4 and 6:0.

(ITA-Sport) August 12, 2009
1st round against Chakvetadze


Elena played today the first round at the tournament in Cincinnati. The opponent was former top-10 player and friend Anna Chakvetadze. On score 6:5 for Anna in first set, the match was suspended by rain. After the rain Elena lost her service game to 5:7. Anna Chakvetadze won this match in straight sets after 86 minutes 7:5 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) August 10, 2009
Elena withdraw doubles


Elena second round at doubles event with Alona Bondarenko was scheduled today. The opponent was number 4 seeds Hsieh and Peng, but it was no doubles match. Elena withdraw this match with an low back strain.
Everybody wish Elena all the best for the next tournament.

(ITA-Sport) August 06, 2009
Elena vs. Zheng


Elena played today the first match on Court 5 against Jie Zheng from China. Jie Zheng is seeds no.14. The second round was a tough match. Jie Zheng won the first set 6:4 and Elena the second set 6:4. In final set Elena was to tired. She lost 4:6, 6:4 and 0:6 after 134 minutes.

(ITA-Sport) August 05, 2009
doubles with Bondarenko


Elena played today the first round in doubles event at the Women`s Tennis Championships in Los Angeles. Elena`s partner is Alona Bondarenko. The opponent was Kleybanova and Makarova. Elena and Alona won the first match in straight sets 6:4 and 7:6 (4).

(ITA-Sport) August 04, 2009
first round win


Elena played today the opening match at the Women`s Tennis Championships in Los Angeles, USA. The opponent was Agnes Szavay from Hungary. Agnes won the last meeting at the French Open in Paris 6:2 and 6:0.
Today was the revenge for the Russian. Elena played a perfect match. She needs only 50 minutes to win the match very comfortable 6:1 and 6:0.

(ITA-Sport) August 03, 2009
draw in Los Angeles


Elena is now in Los Angeles to play the LA Women`s Tennis Championships. This is the first tournament of the US Series for Elena. She will face Agnes Szavay in her opening match. This match is scheduled 3rd match on Monday on Court 5. In doubles event she is playing together with Alona Bondarenko from Ukraine.

(ITA-Sport) August 03, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY


HAPPY BIRTHDAY Elena!!!!!!! We wish you all the best for your life and your tennis career, that you win many tournament titles and that you can play without injury.

(ITA-Sport) August 01, 2009
new Wimbledon gallery


Now you can see the second photo gallery of Elena Vesnina at Wimbledon 2009. photo: Arata Yamaoka Mediagallery

(ITA-Sport) July 22, 2009
private photos


In our exclusive photo-gallery we have some new private photos of Elena from Ponte Vedra Beach, Paris and player party in Wimbledon. photo: private Mediagallery

(ITA-Sport) July 12, 2009
Wimbledon gallery online


Our Wimbledon gallery is now online. All photos were taken by Ike Leus from Belgium - www.eliteagency.be Mediagallery

(ITA-Sport) July 08, 2009
new photo-galleries


We have now 2 new photo-galleries of Elena Vesnina. The first is from French Open and the second from s`Hertogenbosch 2009. photo: Thomas Schulze/ITA-Sport Mediagallery

(ITA-Sport) July 07, 2009
highest ranking


After the good tournament in Wimbledon, Elena has a new highest ranking in singles. Now she is no. 34 in WTA world ranking.
Elena is playing the next tournament in Los Angeles.

(ITA-Sport) July 06, 2009
last match in Wimbledon 2009


Elena played the last match in Wimbledon 2009 on Court 3. The match was changed from Court 2 to Court 3. This was the last match of the day. Elena and Daniel Nestor played the third round at mixed event. The opponent was Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Mark Knowles. Elena and Daniel lost this match after 67 minutes 4:6 and 4:6.
Elena played a very good Wimbledon this year. Now she have to preparation for the US-tournaments on hardcourt.

(ITA-Sport) July 01, 2009
Dementieva to strong


Elena Dementieva was today to strong for Elena Vesnina. The match was scheduled on Court 1 at first. Dementieva won the first set 6:1 in only 29 minutes. The second set was 41 minutes. Elena Dementieva won 6:1 and 6:3.

(ITA-Sport) June 29, 2009
Roger Federer won 15th major title
Roger Federer is the new king of Tennis. He won in Wimbledon title number 6. This was the 15th major title for the Swiss. Now he has one title more than Pete Sampras. With this tournament in Wimbledon, Roger is again number 1 in the world.

((ITA-Sport))
06. July 2009



Justine win Pilot Pen Open
Justine Henin-Hardenne separated herself from the pack just days before the year's final Grand Slam, albeit in abbreviated fashion; the Belgian announced her return to the No.2 ranking by winning the Pilot Pen Tennis presented by Michelob Ultra over Lindsay Davenport, when the American retired Saturday afternoon due to a right shoulder injury trailing 6:0, 1:0.

(WTA)
26. August 2006



Ivanovic win Montreal, Canada
Ana Ivanovic captured her biggest career title to date at the Rogers Cup Monday, defeating Martina Hingis, 6:2 6;3, and in the process winning the 2006 US Open Series title, joining men's champion Andy Roddick, who clinched Sunday in Cincinnati.

(WTA)
22. August 2006



Nordea Nordic Light Open, Stockholm
Zheng Jie from China defeated top seed Anastasia Myskina 6:4, 6:1 in the Nordea Nordic Light Open final. With this week`s performance, she become the second Chinese player to crack the Top 30.

((ITA-Sport))
13. August 2006



JP Morgan Chase Open, Los Angeles
Elena Dementieva from Russia won her second title of the year after Tokyo in february with a win over Jelena Kostanic in the final 6:3, 4:6 and 6:4. Virgian Ruano Pascual and Paola Suarez won the first title in doubles since the French Open 2005.

((ITA-Sport))
13. August 2006



Acura Classic, San Diego
Maria Sharapova from Russia won the Acura Classic in San Diego. She defeated in the final the top seed Kim Clijsters from belgium 7:5 and 7:5.

((ITA-Sport))
06. August 2006



Stanford
The number 1 seeded Kim Clijsters (BEL) won the first tournament of the US-Open Series 2006 in the final against the number 2 seeded Patty Schnyder (SUI) 6:4 and 6:2.

((ITA-Sport))
30. July 2006






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