I learned there's a big difference between juniors and the pros.

Well, fans always root for the underdog.

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.

I'm an afternoon tea type of girl. I come from a Russian background where we love our teas. So between lunch and dinner after training I come home and I love a nice cup of tea with jam in it, as we drink it there. Black English Breakfast with raspberry jam is my favorite.

I'm not the next anyone, I'm the first Maria Sharapova.

It'll be great. Of course I was disappointed last year. But . . I'll get my revenge.

There's not many firsts in my career, as I have been a part of many tournaments and fortunate enough to win many.