Media Conference
Transcript - Elena Dementieva (Russia)
6/01/2010
Elena Dementieva
Courtside
Please show your appreciation for your most emphatic winner – Elena Dementieva. The first win of a new year, is it good to get that chalked up?
It just feels so good to win the first match of the year, especially after losing my first match against Sabine. I’m just very pleased that I enjoyed my game and played a little bit better today.
You felt more comfortable out there did you?
Yeah especially after winning a mixed doubles with Igor it was so much fun and it just gives you a little bit more confidence after such a good match.
Did you spend much time reviewing that first up loss or did you put it behind you at the start of the season look for something better?
Well actually I didn’t watch this match, I enjoy watching all of the matches. It’s so interesting to see so many deciding mixed doubles here in Hopman Cup. I’m just enjoying my time here.
Well let’s enjoy watching a little bit of your work on the big screen. This was our favourite moment of tonight’s match. Early on in the second set and showing all facets of your game – powerful on your ground strokes and a bit of hustle coming up as well. Do you recall this one?
Well it just looks so easy when you watch. It’s a bit more difficult when you are on the court actually.
This tournament is something new for you and particularly the mixed doubles. Obviously with a big smile you did enjoy it?
Oh yeah you know I love Hopman Cup. Every time I’ve come to Australia I’ve watched this tournament. Its one of the very interesting events to watch because of this very unique format. I really enjoy to play mixed doubles here just once in the year, it’s so much fun to play against guys.
So a couple of weeks away from the first Grand Slam time of the season, what sort of shape to you feel your game is in?
Well I just hope to play a few matches here to get my confidence for the big one. I still have some time so I’m just trying to work hard every day and we’ll see.
Have you had your heart set on a Grand Slam title perhaps this year?
Oh everyone does. I’m sure its going to be a tough challenge and tough competition for all of us but I’m looking forward to that.
And we’re looking forward to seeing you in the mixed. Well done. Elena Dementieva.
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