Anastasia Myskina (Russia)

Anastasia Myskina (Russia)

Age: 23
Lives: Moscow
Plays: Right-handed (double-handed backhand)
Grand slam titles: One (French Open 2004)
Record at US Open: 2003-quarter-final, 2002-third round, 2001-first round, 2000-first round, 1999-second round

Leading the long list of Russian players dominating the top 50 on the tour, Myskina's sublime game and temperamental nature have made her one of the most watchable players on tour.

Initially struggled at the big events until 2003, when she reached the last eight in Australia and New York.

Her big moment came at Roland Garros earlier this year when she beat Venus Williams and Jennifer Capriati on her way to the final, where she defeated compatriot Elena Dementieva to become the first Russian woman to win a grand slam title.

Recovered from a rib injury to reach the semi-finals of the Olympics where she lost a thriller to Henin-Hardenne.