I started hitting tennis balls at the age of four. At the age of six, I participated in a exhibition in Moscow that featured Martina Navratilova. So, at the age of nine, I began training at Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy located in Brandenton, Florida, Therefore, during those two years, I was separated from my mother for two year due to visa restrictions and finances. I occasionally travel with my father and work with tennis coach managers Michael Baroch and Robert Lansdorp. During my leisure time off court, my interest includes modeling in fashion, singing, jazz dancing and movies. In 2004 I won Wimbledon.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am featured in the latest edition of the Sports Illustrated magazine. This website has a preview from the shoot. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/2006_swimsuit/athl etes/
