Career Highlights
2001
Reached one singles semifinal, won seven doubles titles and reached mixed doubles semifinals at two Grand Slams.
Represented Russia in Davis Cup helping it into the final where it lost the title to Belgium.
2000
Played in her first career quarterfinal at the Australian Open, ousting Serena Williams in
the fourth round.
She reached lone final of the season at the Sparkassen Cup in Leipzig where she lost to Kim Clijsters.
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Posted a semifinal showing at Amelia Island and made the quarterfinals in Auckland and Linz.
1999
Only final victory was in Strasbourg. She made the semifinals in Hannover and the quarterfinals at the Paris Indoors.
At the Grand Slams, she made the third round in the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon. She made the fourth round at the U.S. Open.
1998
Had success on clay in Strasbourg, ousting third seed Nathalie Tauziat and fifth seed Yayuk Basuki en route to a semifinal finish.
At Birmingham, reached a second semifinal in her last three tournaments, and her first semifinal in a grass court event, upsetting world No. 15 Dominique Van Roost in the quarterfinals before the semifinals and final were canceled due to rain.
1997
Reached a career-high world ranking of No. 16.
Upset defending champion Mary Pierce in the second round at the Australian Open and reached the round of 16.
Won first tournament of the season at Gold Coast, Australia, her second career singles title. En route to the title, he upset top seed Brenda Schultz-McCarthy in semifinals.
1996
Failed to reach a final but did earn $256,312 in 21 events.
Reached a career-best No. 23.
Collected three victories over top 10 players.
1993
Won first pro title in Montpellier, France, at age 18.
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