When I was 11, I won my first nationals at Savannah, defeating Kelly Henry in the finals.

To meet my goals, I couldn't let up when I was playing tennis.

The prize money for first place was $2,800, but I didn't take it because I was still an amateur.

When I was 11, I won my first nationals at Savannah, defeating Kelly Henry in the finals.

By the time I was 9, I was frequently asked to play exhibitions at grand openings, fund-raisers for charities, and other special events.

I was too young to take it all in. I was too young to even realize I was young. I was just living my life.

My sister and I are opposites in many ways. She is six feet tall, while I'm five feet four.