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Nationality: RussiaResidence: Bradenton, Florida, USA Birthdate: April 19, 1987 Birthplace: Nyagan, Russia (Siberian Region) Height: 6′2 (1.88 m) Weight: 130 lbs. (59 kg) Plays: Right-handed, Double-Hand Backhand Status: Pro (since 19 April 2001) Racquet: Prince O^3 White Shoes Manufactured By: Nike Other Sponsorships: Pro Tour Singles Titles: 11 Pro Tour Doubles Titles: 3 Grand Slam Titles: 1 Singles ITF Circuit Singles Titles: 4 singles Career Prize Money: $5,026,526 Career Win/Loss Record: $5,026,526 Other Information: Coached by her father and Michael Joyce…Started hitting tennis balls at age four; at six, participated in exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova; began training at Nick Bollettieri’s Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA, at age nine (which required a two-year separation from mother due to visa restrictions and finances)…Off-court interests include fashion, singing, jazz dancing and movies (favorite is Pearl Harbor)…Featured as On the Move by People Magazine in its September 1, 2003, issue…In second year of high school and studies via an internet school…Enjoys reading books in the Sherlock Holmes and Pippi Longstocking series…Favors Russian music and food, Russian food (except for Italian bread)…Says favorite dessert is ‘anything.’ Wears Clothing By: Nike | |
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