Personal

Parents are Pavel and Nataliya (have a business in Russia); brother is 10 years older (is her "best friend in the world") ... Began playing at age 4; parents played in a park near their apartment in Moscow - she tried it and liked it, and the next day went to her first tennis lesson ... Favorite shots are forehand and serve, but also backhand and volleys; wants to keep improving all shots ... Likes all surfaces but loves grass because it's special ... As a junior, favorite tournaments were Wimbledon and Roland Garros ... Favorite movies include Gladiator, the Twilight series and James Bond series ... Likes different kinds of music, anything with a good rhythm that gives her energy ... Also enjoys spending time with family, having fun with friends and reading books; wants to learn to speak Dutch.

Career Highlights

DOUBLES
Winner (1): 2018 - Bogotá (w/Jakupovic).
Finalist (1): 2019 Charleston (w/Kudermetova)

ADDITIONAL
WTA 125K Series Titles - Singles (1): 2018 - Anning.
Russian Fed Cup Team, 2013-14.

Career in Review

2010 - Played first events of career on ITF Circuit.

2011 - Played first WTA qualifying at Australian Open; won two singles titles and one doubles title on ITF Circuit.

2012 - Fell in WTA qualifying three times (incl. Australian Open, US Open); won one singles title and two doubles titles on ITF Circuit.