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Status: WTA ranking is 126. 2016 Wimbledon mixed doubles champion.
DOB: May 19, 1992 Â In: Guernsey, Great Britain
First Tennis Memory: Â “I think I remember watching Serena against Sharapova, that final at Wimbledon. I think that was probably my first memory because I never watched tennis as a child or anything like that.”
Tennis Inspirations: Â “What? People? (Or whatever inspires you.) I think just being successful. And I’m a competitive person so I love winning. I guess that inspires me enough.”
Last Book Read: Â “Was ‘A Girl On A Train.'”
Current Car: Â “Jaguar. (Color?) White with black rims [smiles].”
First Famous Player You Met Or Encountered: Â “Tim Henman when I was like eight. (At Wimbledon?) No, he came to Guernsey, where I’m from. The local tennis club.”
Greatest Career Moment: Â “Would be … winning my first WTA title in Osaka (2012). Or winning Wimbledon mixed doubles last year (with Henri Kontinen).”
Most Painful Moment: Â “Every match I lose [smiles].”
Favorite Sport Outside Tennis: Â “To play… to do is trampolining. I find that so fun. And to watch – basketball.”
Strangest Match: “I hit a ball and farted once – and I hoped the linesman didn’t hear [smiles]. (Remember where that happened?) That was in Hobart.”
Funniest Players Encountered: Â “I’d say on the Tour one of the funniest players is Andrea Petkovic.”
Fiercest Competitor Encountered: Â “Serena Williams.”
Closest WTA Tour Friends: Â “Alja Tomjanovic and Irina Falconi.”
Funny Tennis Memory: “No, it’s all serious.”
Embarrassing Tennis Memory: Â “The farting one.”
Why Do You Love Playing Tennis: Â “Because it has so much variety in the sport. And it keeps me fit and healthy at the same time.”
Favorite Tournaments: Â “All the Grand Slams and Indian Wells.”
People Qualities Most Admired: Â “People with ambition. People who are kind. And generous. And happy.”
– By Scoop Malinowski
