People always ask about young people like me being forced into things. I play tennis because I love it. I think Russians might be tougher than other people. When I arrived in America I was young, but I already knew what I wanted. I think that when you start from nothing, when you come from nothing, it makes you hungry. I am proud of where I came from and I know what I want. I want to win.

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

I don't worry about what my opponent is doing.

Sugar free? With the name Sugarpova I don't think I will be doing anything sugar free very soon.

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

I love yoga. I do yoga when I have time, which is not very often.

I owe a lot to my parents.