 | Born: 10/3/83 Nationality: Russian Seeded: 20 World ranking: 22 Wimbledon best:
2nd round (2001-3) Recent record:
2003: 2nd round
2002: 2nd round
2001: 2nd round |
A powerful striker of the ball from the baseline, strong off both sides and an impressive athlete, Bovina fits the model of the young Russian player. At 6ft 2in, she is a daunting opponent and her height makes the serve potent.
With two career titles already, there is no reason why Bovina should not be at the head of the Russian pack in the years to come.
However, inconsistency proved a problem last year and the 21-year-old still suffers unexpected defeats too often.
This year Bovina has made just one quarter-final and has lost to the likes of Claudine Schaul and Marta Marrero along the way.
Her record at Wimbledon is poor and it is time for a first appearance in the third round after three premature stumbles.
MMIX
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