Date of Birth: August 1, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Elena Sergeyevna Vesnina is a renowned Russian professional tennis player known for her exceptional skills both in singles and doubles play. Born in Lviv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, she moved to Sochi, Russia, with her family at a young age and started playing tennis at the age of 7. Vesnina turned professional in 2002 and quickly made a name for herself on the WTA Tour. She has won several titles over her career, including the prestigious Indian Wells Masters in singles in 2017. In doubles, Vesnina has been even more successful, securing Grand Slam titles at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, as well as an Olympic Gold Medal in 2016. She is known for her aggressive play style, powerful serve, and remarkable volleying skills. Elena Vesnina continues to be an influential figure in the tennis world, both on and off the court.
5 Interesting Facts about Elena Vesnina
1. Elena Vesnina won the Women’s Doubles Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics alongside her partner Ekaterina Makarova.
2. She achieved her highest singles ranking of World No. 13 in March 2017.
3. Vesnina has three Grand Slam doubles titles to her name: the 2013 French Open, the 2014 US Open, and the 2017 Wimbledon Championships.
4. She was part of the Russian Fed Cup team that won the competition in 2007 and 2008.
5. Elena Vesnina took a break from professional tennis in 2018 to start a family and returned to the tour in 2021.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Elena Vesnina
1. “Tennis is not just a sport; it’s a way of life.”
2. “Winning an Olympic gold medal was a dream come true for me.”
3. “Every match is a new challenge, and I love that about tennis.”
4. “Taking a break for my family was the best decision I ever made.”
5. “I always strive to be better, both on and off the court.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Elena Vesnina’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Elena Vesnina has one daughter, Elizaveta Vesnina, born in November 2018.
Relevant Links
1. [WTA Tennis Profile](https://www.wtatennis.com/players/313796/elena-vesnina
2. [Elena Vesnina’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vesnushka86/
3. [Olympic Gold Medal Win](https://www.olympic.org/elena-vesnina
4. [Grand Slam Titles](https://www.tennis.com/player/elena-vesnina/172/
