Whenever I have friends over, we end up eating and talking and losing track of time, and, once in a while, singing karaoke. It reminds me of the family meals we had in Russia, which always lasted a ve...
I've been playing against older and stronger competition my whole life. It has made me a better tennis player and able to play against this kind of level despite their strength and experience.
Through my travels, I find inspiration in street style and how young women create their individual looks and identity.
Music is a part of my life all the time - on the plane, before matches, driving out to the court.
I love where I'm from. I don't live there because of the circumstances, but all my family is there. It's what's inside, it's not what's outside that determines the culture and the feeling.
A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally doesn't have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they can accomplish things they never thought possible.
No matter what you study, the thing that you know best is what you grew up with.
I find a lot of inspiration in street style and watching women walk, the way they wear things and what they're wearing.