Born: Apr 19, 1987, Nyagan, Russia

Turned pro: 2001, aged 14

WTA ranking: 7

Best: 1 (Aug 2005)

Career singles record: 592–142

Win percentage: 80.65%

Singles titles:35 WTA, 4 ITF

Grand Slam titles:

Wimbledon (2004)

U.S. Open (2006)

Australian Open (2008)

French Open (2012, 2014)
  
Olympic Games, London 2012:

Silver medal, Singles

Career prize money: $36,766,149

Source: WTA

Picture: AP

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