Stories
Biography
- Coached by father, Antonio ... Mother is Caroline; brothers are Sebastian and Sergio (twins, four years older than her); has dog called Armani (husky) ... Began playing at age 3 when father introduced her at local club ... Baseliner whose best assets are movement, groundstrokes; favorite surfaces are hard, grass ... Speaks Portuguese, English ... Favorite types of music are hip hop, rap; favorite artist is Justin Timberlake ... Favorite movie is When A Stanger Calls; favorite book is DaVinci Code ... Enjoys reading, walking her dog, shopping ... Favorite things about being a tennis player are seing the world, competing; least favorite thing is losing ... Favorite players are Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Rafael Nadal ... Favorite event is Miami because it was her first WTA event ... Goal is to keep improving ... Junior highlights include youngest ever to win U16 Eddie Herr title (won it in 2005 when she was 12).
Plays
Right-HandedCareer High
76Height
5' 5" (1.65 m)Birthday
Jan 29, 1993 January 29, 1993Birthplace
Lisbon, PortugalCareer Highlights
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