- Coached by Larry Willens
- Started playing at age 7 when tennis coach noticed her as she hit against a wall to occupying herself while parents played racquetball; no one else in family plays
- Dad, "CL" is a computer analyst; mom, Margo, works part-time; older sister, Ali, is married w/two children and living in Texas
- Favorites include movies Braveheart and Gladiator, actor Mel Gibson, musical groups Switchfoot and POD (prefers rock and pop) and Italian food
- Other sport interests are beach volleyball, surfing, mountain biking
- Also enjoys watching X-Games
- Relaxes by going to the beach (enjoys surfing), reading, watching movies
- Considers herself easy going, happy
- Admires Graf for her athleticism and Seles for her sportsmanship.
Biographical information from WTA. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2011.
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