Elena Dementieva Trying Quotations

You don't have to be perfect, but you have to try hard. And I did all the time.

I feel extremely happy. I didn't expect to beat Martina. I was trying real hard and I'm happy I could win.

I lost a lot of points and gave her a big advantage. It's not my favorite shot to do. I'm trying to get better.

I was trying to play aggressively, trying to play my game. I had a feeling like I had nothing to lose. I didn't feel any pressure before the match. I just played aggressively and solidly today.

That's the kind of player she is. I mean, she's trying to use everything, you know, just to take any advantage of, you know, some little distraction, everything. If she has 20 seconds, she going to use 25 seconds between points.

I've never had such a long break. I was trying just to keep warm, stay focused because that was pretty long.

When you play you don't even think about the score. You're trying to win every single point. I was trying to stay focused.

I wanted it. I was fighting, I was trying to be positive, trying to be aggressive with her, but it was difficult.

I'm just so happy. I was just trying to get Los Angeles, and I knew I just had to get that one win, ... I decided to come to this event because I didn't want to have any regrets, and I'm glad I made that decision. Now, I'm going to Los Angeles.

It's really a great start to the year no matter whether it's an exhibition or not. I was trying to play my best and I really did it.

I haven't set any big goals for myself this year. I just want to increase the level of my game. I am trying to get a better serve. I know that can help me win a big title.