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Oct 30, 2010
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Dementieva announces retirement at WTA tournament

Published Oct 30, 2010

DOHA, Qatar (AP) Beijing Olympics champion Elena Dementieva has announced her retirement from professional tennis after bowing out of the WTA Championships.

Dementieva made the announcement Friday in a tearful ceremony in Doha, surrounded by her fellow rivals. She was eliminated from reaching the semifinals on Thursday.

The 29-year-old Russian, who reached two Grand Slam finals during her 12-year career, has struggled with injuries all season. Her final match was a 6-4, 6-2 loss to French Open champion Francesca Schiavone in group play at the WTA Championships.