Personal

Coached by Donald Rathavsky ... Father is Jan Zahlava (doctor); mother is Michaela Zahlavova (nurse); sister is Linda (student) ... Cousin, Jakub Zahlava, is married to fellow player Barbora Zahlavova Strycova ... Started playing at age 4 when introduced to the sport by parents ... Aggressive baseliner who likes to come to net; favorite surface is hardcourt; favorite shot is forehand ... Speaks Czech, English ... Favorite band is U2 ... Other interests are reading and playing basketball ... Likes travelling; favorite tournament is Bad Gastein; favorite city to visit is Rome ... Admired Monica Seles (liked her aggressive style of play) ... Goal is to reach Top 50.