I hit a ball for a living, but I have that passion to keep learning.

I'm always on the go. I love doing things until I hit rock bottom. Then I need my 12 hours of sleep, and I'm on the go again.

I'm always that annoying person that pulls out the camera in the middle of dinner and starts taking candids.

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 have always had an interest in fashion and design and I appreciate style and timelessness within my footwear and accessories both on and off the court

When I make a commitment I stick to it.

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.