Personal

Born in Kiev, family moved to Germany when she was two years old
Based in Hamburg, father Vladimir continues to coach her and fitness trainer is David Schussmueller
Mother, Maria, is a lawyer, while father, Vladimir, is a former professional tennis player who represented Ukraine at Davis Cup
Has an older sister, Lisa Matviyenko (24), and younger sister, Isabella Lys (7). Lisa is also a professional player, competing on ITF Circuit
Began playing tennis when she was around five years old; father was working as a coach and while her mum studied for her law degree in Germany (had already qualified in Ukraine) they spent a lot of time at the courts
A member of the Porsche Talent Team, also trains with German Tennis Federation in Stuttgart and former WTA player Barbara Rittner is a close mentor. Her agent is Sandra Reichel, who is tournament director of the WTA events in Linz and Hamburg
Says her strengths are playing to her own rhythm, taking the ball early, and fighting spirit
Speaks Russian/Ukrainian, German and English. Has finished top level of in high school in Germany - the 'Abitur', with favorite subject being biology

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