Elena Bovina facts for kids
Bovina in 2002
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| Native name | Елена Бовина |
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| Country (sports) |  Russia |
| Residence | Quebec City, Canada |
| Born | 10 March 1983 Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
| Turned pro | 1998 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Ini Ghidirmic |
| Prize money | $1,997,443 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 397–237 (62.62%) |
| Career titles | 3 WTA, 8 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (4 April 2005) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (2003) |
| French Open | 4R (2005) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) |
| US Open | QF (2002) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 171–105 (61.96%) |
| Career titles | 5 WTA, 11 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (3 February 2003) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2003) |
| French Open | QF (2003) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2002) |
| US Open | QF (2003) |
Elena Olegovna Bovina is a former professional tennis player from Russia. She was born on March 10, 1983. Elena became a top player, reaching her highest singles ranking of world No. 14 in April 2005.
One of her best moments was reaching the quarterfinals at the 2002 US Open. She beat several strong players like Jelena Dokic and Francesca Schiavone before losing to Lindsay Davenport.
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Career Highlights and Achievements
Elena Bovina won many important matches during her tennis career. She earned three singles titles in the WTA Tour, which is a major professional tennis circuit. She also won five doubles titles.
Grand Slam Success
Elena had great success in mixed doubles at the Grand Slam tournaments.
- In 2004, she won the Australian Open mixed doubles title with her partner Nenad Zimonjić. This was a huge win!
- She also reached the finals of the French Open mixed doubles in 2002.
Team Competitions
Elena was also a part of the Russian Fed Cup team. This is a big team tennis competition for women. She helped her team win the Fed Cup in 2005. She was also on the team from 2001 to 2003.
Challenges and Comebacks
Like many athletes, Elena faced challenges. In June 2005, she got a serious injury to her right shoulder. This injury kept her from playing in any tournaments for the rest of that year. She also missed many events in early 2006. For a while, she didn't have a ranking in singles or doubles.
However, Elena worked hard to recover. She returned to the WTA Tour in October 2006 at the Kremlin Cup tournament.
After a break from tennis, Elena Bovina made a comeback in 2017. She played in some ITF events in 2017 and 2018. This showed her dedication to the sport.
Images for kids
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Elena Bovina in 2002
See also
In Spanish: Yelena Bóvina para niños
