[3] Russell was ranked in top 50 for doubles and as high as number 41, in November 2005.

Before joining th WTA Tour, she had won 13 titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.

She won her first WTA doubles title at the Gaz de France Stars in 2004, partnered with Mara Santangelo.

In 2004, they reached the third round at Wimbledon, before being beaten by Martina Navratilova and Lisa Raymond.

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