Maria Kirilenko - Official website

Maria will play the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells against the french Virginie Razzano or the german Kristina Barrois. In doubles, Maria will play with Agnieszka Radwanska.

To see the singles main draw, click here.

Maria is back in Indian Wells ! As in Australia, Maria gives you another chance to win one of her towels from this tournament.

Answer to this question at maria@mkirilenko.com (subject : IW competition) :
Who were the first opponent of Maria in Indian Wells (few years ago…) ?

Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Rankings - March 8, 2010
Singles : 36 (+1)
Race - Singles : 15 (-2)
Doubles : 17 (=)

Full singles ranking, click here
Full doubles ranking, click here

Career-High Singles : 18 (July 7, 2008)
Career-High Doubles : 13 (February 15, 2010)

Hi everyone!

I am writing to you from Indian Wells. This year, it is quite cold here compared with last year, but much warmer than in Moscow !

Before I came here, I was at home and I had good time with my practice and some rest !

I went to the theatre and saw the classic « Uncle Vanya » : it is by Anton Chekhov. It was very interesting, and is about the life of one family. I am sure most Russian’s read it and I suggest they watch it as well !

Also I watched a couple of movies, one was « The love in Big city 2 », it is a Russian comedy. And « Avatar » ! About « Avatar », I don’t have any words, only wonderful feelings It is really nice one!

The day before I arrived in Indian Wells, I went to the dinner for the Davis Cup. As most of you know, Russia have beaten India ! So I went for the opening dinner and, as our captain said « The Russia team has advantage because we have four ATP players and one WTA player (he means it was me :-)) so, no chance we gonna lose ! » And I was in complete agreement with him ! Unfortunately I wasn’t at the matches because I had to fly to Indian Wells and prepare myself !

I’m really happy to be back to Indian Wells, as this is one of my favourite tournaments ! I have not had any good results here yet, but I really hope to play well this year !

I will talk to you soon !

Maria

Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Rankings - March 1st, 2010
Singles : 37 (-1)
Race - Singles : 13 (=)
Doubles : 17 (=)

Full singles ranking, click here
Full doubles ranking, click here

Career-High Singles : 18 (July 7, 2008)
Career-High Doubles : 13 (February 15, 2010)