12/24/2009

WTAhotties 2009 Hot 100: #4 Elena Dementieva

4- Elena Dementieva (#5, RUS)
6th Top-10 finish in the last 7 years and 10th consecutive Top-20 finish for the Russian. Dementieva had a great start of season with a 15-match victory streak including titles at Auckland and Sydney (defeating Serena and Safina on her way) and semifinalist place at the Australian Open. Highlights of her season also include Wimbledon semifinalis (defeated by Serena in probably the best match of 2009) and Toronto title. She's one of the most beautiful players although she doesn't exploit her looks much. If she did she would be more popular, but she may lose her charm.