PILOT PEN TENNIS

August 21, 2003

Elena Dementieva

ELENA DEMENTIEVA: Yeah, I'm glad the way I played today. After I had, you know, very difficult two matches in the beginning of the tournament, finally, you know, I have a little bit easier match today, which is good, you know. I think that Cara is a good player, but it seems like she was little bit tired today, especially when you have to play qualify. You know, I just tried to be aggressive, go for the winners. That was a good way.

ELENA DEMENTIEVA: Yeah, because I don't think she makes me any trouble with her game, you know. I feel very comfortable on the court, you know. She was playing little bit slow. I could just take advantage and, you know, be aggressive on the court.

ELENA DEMENTIEVA: Yeah, I think that my serve in the end of the match was little better. And it's like I start a little slower, but then everything's, you know, just going better.

ELENA DEMENTIEVA: I feel very confident right now, you know, I had a very good last week - this week so far, you know. If Lindsay win today, I will have a very, you know, good match tomorrow. It's great to play against such a good player before The Open, to have this kind of experience, you know, just as yourself, how well you prepared for the Grand Slam.

ELENA DEMENTIEVA: Right, I play against both, and I know how to play. I think I did very good so far, so I have nothing to lose in the next round. I will go on the court and try to play as best as I can.

ELENA DEMENTIEVA: I think, yeah, if she wins today, it's going to be all about the serve, if I can, you know, hold my serve, because she has a very good serve, and it very difficult to return. But I like to return, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow.