Andrea Petkovic Bio

  • • Formerly coached by father, Zoran; mother, Amira, is a dentist's assistant; younger sister is Anja. Began playing at age 6 when father introduced her to the sport
  • • Speaks French, German, English, Serbian
  • • Favorite movie is Biutiful; favorite actors are Edward Norton and Javier Bardem; favorite types of music are rock, funk; favorite group is Bloc Party
  • • Enjoys reading, writing; favorite authors are Goethe, Wilde, Flaubert; people most admired are Goethe (genius in writing) and Che Guevara (genius in fighting)
  • • Other favorites include going to museums and watching basketball when in America
  • • Most memorable experience was playing first Grand Slam at 2007 Roland Garros. Favorite city is Barcelona; favorite tournament is Stuttgart
  • • Self-described as thoughtful, outgoing and happy

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