Russian tennis player and coach, Honored Master of Sports. Winner of one Grand Slam singles tournament (French Open 2004); semi-finalist of one Grand Slam tournament in doubles (Australian Open 2005); semi-finalist of one Grand Slam tournament in mixed doubles (French Open 2005); The former second racket of the world in singles; two-time winner of the Federation Cup (2004-05) in the national team of Russia; winner of 15 WTA tournaments (10 in singles). Awards: 1) Order of Friendship (December 28, 2009) - for merits in the development of physical culture and sports and many years of conscientious work. 2) Member of the Russian Tennis Hall of Fame since 2011. 3) Laureate of the National Olimpia Women's Public Recognition Award of the Russian Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship in 2005.