Vera Dushevina Biography
Coached by Irina Granaturova
Father, Yevgeny, is an engineer; mother, Elena, is a teacher; sister, Sonia, is a university student
Father introduced her to the sport at age 7
Has two cats
Changed spelling of last name in 2005 for Tour purposes, from Douchevina to Dushevina
Favorites include actor Hugh Grant and Russian movies; favorite foods are chicken, fish
Likes London and Paris best
Other sports interest is in swimming
Admires Kim Clijsters, Jennifer Capriati.
Biographical information from WTA. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2008

Vera Dushevina