• Maria Kirilenko is a professional tennis player from Russia. In 2006, she was a member of the Russian Fed Cup Team and by June 2008, ranked nineteenth on the WTA Tour.

• 1. Born: January 25, 1987
  2. Birth place: Moscow, Russia
  3. Turned pro in 2001
  4. Won first WTA Tour title in 2005
  5. Is good friends with Maria Sharapova
  6. Nickname: Makiri
  7. Racquet of choice: Yonex
  8. Coached by Eric Van Harpen
  9. Launched line of Stella McCartney-designed tennis attire
  10. Favorite players: Jennifer Capriati and Yevgeni Kafelnikov

• Early Career

  Maria Kirilenko began playing tennis at the age of seven, when her father brought her to the popular tennis school, Dinamo Moscow Central Stadium. Very quickly, Kirilenko started playing in tournaments and by the age of twelve was scouted by Elena Brioukhovets. By 2002, Kirilenko became the youngest winner of the Canadian Open.Maria Kirilenko: Maria Kirilenko

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