Birthdate: June 7, 1985
Birthplace: Leningrad, Russia
When you are watching the Australian Open, keep a close eye on Svetlana Kuznetsova. We got the 411 on this Russian tennis star!
Growing Up 5l2n29
There is no question that Svetlana inherited some good athletic genes - only she chose to utilize that natural talent in another sport. Svetlana comes from a family of world-class cyclists. Her father has coached five Olympic tennis. When she was just 13, she left Russia for Spain to get better training in tennis.
Career 386w26
Svetlana turned French Open. Svetlana is back at the top of her game and as of January 2008, she is currently ranked number two in the world.
Playing Style 6p50k
Svetlana has reached a lot of success of the court because of popular players with the fans and media because of her winning personality and easy going manner.
Did U Know? 696k2p
- Svetlana Kuznetsova's nicknames are Sveta and Kuzzi.
- Svetlana Kuznetsova is 5'9" tall and weighs 160 pounds.
- Svetlana Kuznetsova is sponsored by Fila and Head rackets.
- Svetlana Kuznetsova trains at the Sanchez-Casal Academy in Barcelona, Spain.
- Svetlana Kuznetsova's favorite movies are Love, Actually and Save the Last Dance.
- Svetlana Kuznetsova has earned more than $8 million in prize money throughout her career.
Svetlana Kuznetsova Says... 5m4n37
"First thing for me is be a good person before being a good player, you know. I don’t know. I just love to have fun. I’m just happy to live. You know, life is short and you have to enjoy. I make jokes with every girl. I don’t know, I just feel friendly with everybody."
