Everyone is from Russia. Sometimes I think I'm from Russia, too. All these new Ovas. I don't know anyone. I don't really recognise anyone. That's just how it is. I think my name must be Williamsova.

When you travel so much, the best and most relaxing thing is to just sit on the couch and not move.

No one likes getting their nails done more than I do.

My mom taught me how to sew when I was super young; I used to make clothes for my dolls. When I finally went to [fashion design] school [in 1999], I really took to pattern making. Everyone in class was good at something; I was the person, if you need help with your patterns, you come to me and I would help you out.

Who says that your thirties is when you're supposed to be done? I would like to know who made that rule!

I love hitting aces. It's not easy, but it makes your life a lot easier.

I never close my mind to anything and eventually want to branch out. But for now, tennis is still number one for me.