From now until the end of the year I would like to eke out one victory, that's my short term aim. I am sure I can be competitive in 2004. Tennis is like riding a bike, you never forget how to do it.

It's frustrating when you want to play but can't. I didn't touch a racket for three weeks and when I started playing again last week, I still felt some pain in my wrist.

I've lived my life the way I wanted to, whether scaling the mountains, partying long into the night or having fun playing soccer.

All in all, I think Kazan is Russia's sportiest city after Moscow, leaving all the others far behind.

Right now my main aim is not to get injured any more. I am a little bit afraid of running and sliding because the ankle was so painful. But I am not a person who runs a lot, who spends a lot of energy on the court. If I am mentally OK, if nothing is bothering me and I want to play, then it is fine.

My mother said I would have more chances to become a tennis player than a football player.

Lady, can you speak up a little bit? Indianapolis is a little far from Europe - I can't hear you.