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Nov 03, 2010
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"Big changes" for Dementieva in retirement

Published Nov 03, 2010

In an interview with Russian press, Elena Dementieva says "big changes" in her personal life are to follow her retirement from tennis last week.

Dementieva would not elaborate, saying the details were private, but added, "Of course I would like to have a family, children.   That was one of the main reasons for my decision."

She has been in a relationship with NHL hockey player Maxim Afinogenov for several years.

Dementieva's post-tennis plans include doing television commentary and some studies at university in Moscow.

Having ended her career with an Olympic gold medal and two Grand Slam finals but no Grand Slam title, the 29-year-old Russian said, "I'm happy with my career, I don't feel like I have something unfinished."