FACTOIDS
Full Name: Anastasia Myskina
Nickname: Ana
Birthday: July 8, 1981
Height: 5’9”
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Sports: Tennis
Profile
Personal Coached by Jens Gerlach since New Haven 2002 ... Father's name is Andrey; mother's name is Galina ... Has a Scottish Setter named Gorde ... Favorites include the film "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" and the book "In High Places" by Arthur Hailey ... Favorite foods include sushi, white sausages and gnocchi ... Hobbies include reading, watching movies and hanging out with friends in Moscow ... Most memorable tennis experiences are winning 2004 Roland Garros, the Kremlin Cup 2003-04 and representing Russia at the 2004 Olympic Games.
2006 Year in Review Impressive showing at first two events of season, reaching 4r at Australian Open (as No.12 seed, l. to No.7 seed and eventual quarterfinalist Schnyder) and SF at Tokyo [Pan Pacific] (as No.4 seed, l. to No.2 seed and eventual champion Dementieva in 3s). Reached 4r at Indian Wells (as No.5 seed, upset by No.10 seed Safina) and QF at Miami (as No.10 seed, l. to No.4 seed and eventual runner-up Sharapova). Impressive showing at Eastbourne, finishing runner-up (as No.5 seed, d. No.4 seed Kuznetsova en route, falling to No.3 seed Henin-Hardenne 76 third set; win over world No.7 Kuznetsova was first Top 10 win of year, having gone 0-5 against game's elite beforehand); second straight Wimbledon QF (as No.9 seed, l. to top seed and eventual champion Mauresmo in 3s).
