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Russian Vera Zvonareva - Source: Reuters
Vera Zvonareva
Age: 26
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Height: 1.72m
Weight: 59kg
Turned Pro: 2000
Wimbledon debut: 2002 - reached second round
Best result at Wimbledon: Reached final in 2010
2010 result: Reached final - Lost to Serena Williams
Most famous for.. losing to wildcard Marina Erakovic in the quarterfinals of the 2008 ASB Classic and never afraid to voice an opinion
Something you probably didn't know.. evidently she's a bright girl! Graduated from Russian State Academy of Physical Education; currently getting second degree in international economic relations at Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow
From the woman herself.. favourite things in life include strawberries and Bulgkov, author of Master and Margarita
Kiwi connection? Four-time ASB Classic participant. Reached the final in 2006 ans 2007. Made New Zealanders happy when she lost to Erakovic in 2008.
2011.. Australian Open semi-finalist, bowed out in fourth round of French Open.
