If you're able to help some people and make them smile and make them realize that life is good, then that's worth so much more than buying a pair of shoes.

My parents had a normal life in Russia and they could have easily kept living a normal life, working and raising a child in Russia.

I don't follow other players or the tournaments they play. I have my own schedule and do my own thing. I never really think, 'Oh, I want to be or play like so-and-so.' I just like being myself.

Music is a part of my life all the time - on the plane, before matches, driving out to the court.

When you are young, you are a little naive.

I think it's so cool to be tall. Even when I'm not wearing heels people tell me I'm tall and I always take it as a complement. The good thing is I can always see everybody in the room.

Tennis has given me this wonderful life and I'm very grateful for it.