Elena Dementieva at Melbourne Zoo

Russian stunner Elena Dementieva posed with kangaroos, koalas and ostriches at Melbourne Zoo today.


Elena will play Carla Saurez Navarro (who knocked out Venus) in tomorrow's QF match. Of the remaining players in the draw, I'll be rooting on Elena to take the title! Win it for Mommy Vera :(

A whole heap more photos of Elena Dementieva at the zoo below, so read on...

Photos: Dementieva wins Sydney Medibank International

Elena Dementieva reacts after winning the Medibank International in Sydney.

Tournament: Medibank International [Sydney, Australia]
Category: Premier
Date: 16 Jan 2009

Dementieva has gotten off to a great start in 2009 with back to back tournament wins in Auckland (an International tier event) and now Sydney - a Premier tier. She was too strong for fellow Russian Dinara Safina, taking the victory in three sets 6-3, 2-6, 6-1.

Read more for photos of Elena with her trophy! Good on her, she looks soooo happy :)

Elena Dementieva victorious in ASB Classic

Dementieva wins in Auckland

Tournament: ASB Classic [Auckland, New Zealand]
Category: International
Date: 10 January 2009

Elena Dementieva easily took care of Russian countrywoman Elena Vesnina in straight sets to claim the ASB Classic. Lena looks to be in great form heading into the Australian Open!

More pics with the trophy below...