"Second Kournikova" - sometimes talking about it, probably referring to the very relative resemblance. But the association - especially individual case. Personally, I rather like Maria Sharapova Monica Seles - heart-rending groans when not even the strongest impact. And Lleyton Hewitt - mad charged by the victory. On the court already seen Sharapovsky playing style. Hopefully, all ahead.Then why is this interview with Sharapova, but not with other Russian chetvertfinalistkami maiden Wimbledon - no less promising and pretty Bastrikovoy, Dushevina, Linz, and Kirilenko? Ready to explain. First, in January, a 14-year-old Masha (15 she was only in April), reached the finals of the Australian Open juniors, where some rivals were older than her 3-year, and in March, received wild card in the super tournament in Indian Wells, went to the second round, losing Monica Seles. Secondly, a tennis player and her parents were not quite the usual fate. Well, and, thirdly, let look at the future is not given to anyone, just to Sharapova makes a bet now a well-known managerial company.In the interview, Mary came with his agent, who politely asked me to carry on a conversation in English. No, his team has not forgotten his native tongue - simply he would like to know how she answers questions. Had to introduce myself. Upon learning that I was from "SE", the agent gave me carte blanche. And we said Masha still in Russian.
- Let us since the beginning. Where were you born?- Previously, parents lived in Gomel, Belarus. But shortly before the mother became pregnant with me, the Chernobyl accident occurred. Father changed jobs and moved to Siberia. There, in a small town Niagan, I was born.
- When they began to play tennis?- In the four and a half years.
- In Siberia?- No, in Sochi, where we were by this time had moved.
- What do your parents do?- The Pope - the engineer. He always loved tennis and was familiar with his father Yevgeny Kafelnikov. Mom, while I was little, sat with me at home.
- His first coach remember?- Of course, it's Yuri Yutkin.
- At what age were in America?- Around 7 years.
- And where the train now?- 50 to 50 - in California with Robert Lansdorp, and in Florida, where I have a house and where I often am getting ready to compete at the academy of Nick Bollettieri.
- They say your father is asked Bollettieri, that he took you to the academy?- No, we do not plan. But when they came to America - to have had the opportunity to play tennis - Nick told me the other coaches. So we met.
- What is your goal in tennis?- My dream - to be healthy to play, so that was interesting, and become the first racket of the world.
- Tennis for you to work or simply interesting to do?- Exactly the same job as other people. Only in the morning I go out of the office, and on the training or competition. But to play I like.
- Do you know what strength and what you still lack?- Now you'll first need to tighten physical training. When going out to play with older juniors and especially professionals, feel that this is a big minus. A strong hand ...Somehow I never thought about them. (After a pause.) I like to hit right on the line.
- You are often compared with other tennis players. It does not hurt?- No. I respect them for what they have done for tennis. But try to stay Sharapova.
- And the idols in tennis do you have?- No.
- In life, you seem not as aggressive as on the court ...- Just be there when you want to win an important goal, we have to start myself.
- Your loud groans - not a means to psychological pressure on an opponent?- (Smiles) No, it turns itself. I feel so comfortable.
- On the other Russian tennis players - adults, juniors - communicate?- Only occasionally. I live in America, and the competition should focus on the game, so there is little time to talk.
- I know that Myskina periodically works in California with the same coach as you ...- Yes, we are familiar.- Not going to change the Russian citizenship to the U.S.?- Similar issues involved parents, but I did not think about it. I have Russian blood, at home I say in Russian, and generally consider myself a Russian woman, and not American. Although, when I come to Russia, is a bit unusual. After all, there's different than in America.
- A team of junior competitions you are not offered to play for Russia?- On one occasion, but I have at that time in terms of standing private tournaments.Therefore, the chance to play was not.
- In Indian Wells you feel in himself the ability to compete with rivals from the top hundred?- Yes. I really enjoyed it. Of course, when played with Monica, has experienced some excitement: after all, the main court, and a rival - itself Seles. But in that match we had a lot of good jokes, which I enjoyed.
- Do you plan to compete again as adults?- Yes, probably, once again in Indian Wells.
- But it is only in March next year. And before that?- If you see a possibility - of course. This allows you to quickly improve.
- How do you get an education?- I study at an American school and get jobs on the Internet. Separately engaged in with his mother Russian language and literature.
- In addition to tennis than interested in?- Fashion.
- What are some specific areas?- Just keep up with new models and myself try to draw clothes.
- And what is your favorite color?- I love to combine colors.
- What are reading now?- Chekhov.
- In the original Russian or in English translation?- In different ways. But in Russian is much more interesting to read.
