Foot Fault!

Yesterday, Shamil Tarpischev wrote a column on Elena Dementieva’s career, retirement and future, and he claimed that he has offered her the position of Vice-President of Russian Tennis Federation:

“In any case, it would be nice if Lena stayed in the sport she has devoted most of her life to. That’s why I have offered the position of Vice-President of Russian Tennis Federation. I think in that role could be a great starting point for Dementieva, looking to the future.”

While that’s all sweet and lovely, somehow I think the guy might just be being a tincy wincy bit too hasty. I’m sure that for the time being, she’ll want nothing more than to get away from the sport. So chill, Shamil.