The highlight of the Russian's career so far came at Flushing Meadows three years ago when she produced some superb performances as she rolled to her first and only Grand Slam title. Her awesome forehand was the main reason for her success in 2004 and that shot will have to fire if she is to repeat the feat. The former world junior champion appears to have found form at the right time having won thhe warm-up event in New Haven. Her consistency should get her into the second week but she will do well to lift the trophy this year.
TEN-YEAR GRAND SLAM HISTORY
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
99
98
Australian Open
4R
4R
QF
3R
1R
2R
-
-
-
-
French Open
QF
RU
4R
4R
1R
-
-
-
-
-
Wimbledon
QF
3R
QF
1R
QF
-
-
-
-
-
US Open
-
4R
1R
W
3R
3R
-
-
-
-
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