Fed Cup
Dementieva is the most successful Russian Fed Cup player. As of 29 April 2007, she is 19–5 in singles and 3–3 in doubles. Her record includes singles victories over Venus Williams (her first win over a top 10 player), Mary Pierce, Amélie Mauresmo and Kim Clijsters.
In 2005, Dementieva almost single-handedly led Russia to capture the Fed Cup by beating France 3–2 in the final. All three points came from Dementieva, as she beat Pierce and Mauresmo in two single matches, and then won the deciding doubles match with partner Dinara Safina.
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