maria kirilenko

Maria Yuryevna Kirilenko (Russian: Мари́я Ю́рьевна Кириле́нко; born in Moscow on 25 January 1987) is a Russian professional tennis player. Kirilenko won her first WTA Tour title in 2005, defeating Anna-Lena Grönefeld in the China Open. Kirilenko reached 18, her career-high singles ranking, on the WTA tour in July 2008. She won the junior event at the 2002 Canadian Open, as well as the 2002 US Open junior tournament. She has reached one Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2010 Australian Open. As of 25 October 2010, Kirilenko is ranked World No. 19.


Kirilenko is an aggressive baseliner, with both power and angle in her shots. She also has good speed around the court and can switch quickly between offensive and defensive play. Her forehand is her preferred shot, often setting up points and a great asset towards her game. Unlike many female players in recent years, Kirilenko is not afraid to come to the net. Her volleying skills are considered exceptional, as she utilizes a drop volley, angled volley, and half volley all very well to quickly end the rally.









statics
Country : Russia
Residence : Moscow, Russia
Date of birth : 25 January 1987 (1987-01-25)
Place of birth: Moscow, Soviet Union
now Russia
Height : 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight : 57.6 kg (127 lb; 9.07 st)
Turned pro: 2001
Plays : Right-handed (two-handed backhand)