Elena Dementieva (Russia)

Elena Dementieva (Russia)

Age: 22
Lives: Moscow
Plays: Right-handed (double-handed backhand)
Grand slam titles: None
Record at US Open: 2003-fourth round, 2002-second round, 2001-fourth round, 2000-semi-final, 1999-third round.

The leggy Russian shot to prominence when she stormed to the semi-finals of the US Open in 2000 at the age of 18, losing to Davenport.

Won the silver medal at the Sydney Olympics but despite finishing in the top 20 in 2001 and 2002, it was not until 2003 that she won her first singles title, at Amelia Island.

Reached her first grand slam final at the French Open earlier this year, but suffered with nerves in a miserable 6-1 6-2 defeat to compatriot Myskina.

Her Achilles heel is still a suspect serve that has tendency to collapse under pressure.