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| Sure this thread is devoted to Maria, but we like to discuss some of her competitors who are pretty talented and beautiful in their own right. So here`s a little introduction to them and some friendships, partnerships and/or associations involving some of the ladies:
Maria Kirilenko
Country: Russia
Birthday: January 25, 1987
Turned pro: 2001
Nickname: Makiri
Career titles: 4 singles and 5 doubles(including Birmingham in `04 with Masha)
Record against Maria: 1-2
Others info: Masha`s best friend on the tour and widely considered to be one of the cutest players on the tour.
Maria KIRILENKO - Official website
Anastasia Myskina
Country: Russia
Birthday: July 8, 1981
Turned pro: 1998
Nickname: Nastya
Career titles: 10 singles(including the French Open in 2004) and 5 doubles
Record against Maria: 3-2(lost the last two meetings)
Other info: The first Russian woman to win a grand slam title and one of the more animated players on the tour with her fiery on court demeanor. A long time member of Team Russia, including their first Fed Cup championship teams in 2004 and 2005. Gave birth to son Zhenya on April 28, 2008
Vera Zvonareva
Country: Russia
Birthday: September 7, 1984
Turned pro: 2000
Career titles: 6 singles and 4 doubles(including the 2006 US Open)
Record against Maria: 3-5
Other info: Widely considered to be one of the most solid players on any surface on the tour. Won the bronze medal in singles at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the mixed doubles title at the US Open in 2004 with Bob Bryan and Wimbledon in 2006 with Andy Ram.
Vera`s official website
Daniela Hantuchová
Country: Slovakia
Birthday: April 23, 1983
Turned pro: 1999
Nicknames: Danka in eastern Europe and Dani in the English speaking countries
Career titles: 3 singles and 8 doubles
Record against Maria: 1-7
Other info: Looks a lot like actresses Mischa Barton and Kate Bosworth, was trained as a classical pianist and is one of five women to have the career grand slam in mixed doubles. A long time member of Team Slovakia, including their Fed Cup championship team in 2002. Named the WTA`s Newcomer of the Year in 2001 and Most Improved Player in 2002.
Dani`s official website
Nicole Vaidišová
Country: Czech Republic
Birthday: April 23, 1989
Turned pro: 2003
Nickname: Nikki
Career titles: 6 singles
Record against Maria: Hasn`t played each other to date.
Other info: One of the tallest players in the WTA at 6', also one of the most quick tempered players on tour and won her first title at the age of 15.
Nicole Vaidisova On-Line
Ana Ivanović
Country: Serbia
Birthday: November 6, 1987
Turned pro: 2003
Nickname: Anči
Career titles: 7 singles(Including the 2008 French Open)
Record against Maria: 2-3(Including the finals of the 2008 Australian Open)
Other info: Also one of the tallest players in the WTA at 6'1" and widely considered to be one of the most engaging and friendliest personalties on the tour. Named the WTA`s Most Improved Player in 2005 and 2007 and awarded the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award 2007.
Ana Ivanovic.com
Jelena Jankovic
Country: Serbia
Birthday: February 25, 1985
Turned pro: 2000
Nicknames: J.J. and Jeca
Career titles: 7 singles and 1 doubles
Record against Maria: 1-4
Other info: One of the most outgoing personalities on the tour. Widely noted for her excellent fitness and strong all around game on all surfaces. Won the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon with Jamie Murray in 2007. Named the WTA`s Most Improved Player in 2006.
Jelena Jankovic.com
Tatiana Golovin
Country: France (born in Russia)
Birthday: January 25, 1988
Turned pro: 2002
Nickname: Tati
Career titles: 2 singles
Record against Maria: 0-5(including two tough matches in `06 in Miami and in the US Open)
Other info: Is a classmate of Masha from their days at the world famous Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and has remained good friends with her. Won the French Open mixed doubles title with compatriot Richard Gasquet in 2004. Named the WTA`s Newcomer of the Year in 2004.
Golovin Attitude.com
Flavia Pennetta
Country: Italy
Birthday: February 25, 1982
Turned pro: 2000
Career titles: 6 singles and 3 doubles
Record against Maria: 0-2
Other info: A long time member of Team Italy, including their Fed Cup championship team in 2006. Noted for her good play on clay and looks a lot like actress Shiri Appleby.
Flavia Pennetta.com
The Bondarenko sisters
Country: Ukraine
Alona
Birthday: August 13, 1984
Turned pro: 1999
Career titles: 1 singles and 3 doubles(including the 2008 Australian Open women`s doubles title)
Record against Maria: 0-2(two tough matches in Indian Wells and Amelia Island)
Other info: Noted for her strong resemblance to former pro Anna Kournikova and her sexy ad for K-Swiss.
Kateryna
Birthday: August 8, 1986
Turned pro: 2000
Nickname: Kat
Career titles: 1 singles and 2 doubles(including the 2008 Australian Open women`s doubles title)
Record against Maria: Haven`t played each other to date.
Other info: Began playing at age 4. Speaks Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, English. Enjoys dancing and hanging out with friends.
Team info: Became the second sister team to win a Grand Slam title with their victory in the 2008 Australian Open. Comes from a tennis playing family that includes older sister Valeria and mother Natalia, who coaches them. Noted for their fiery temperments, which causes some arguments on the court.
Bondarenko Sisters.com
The Russian Hottie Mafia
Team Czechoslovakia
The Sunshine Girls
The Starlets
The Cover Girls
The Sexy Serbs
The Dream Team
Last edited by Hot Rod : 08-17-2008 at 06:02 PM.
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