Personal

Coached by husband Heath Waters (owner of Ace Tennis Academy in Atlanta); married on March 7, 2000, and have two children ... Father is Ron; mother is Pat; older brother is Alex ... Started playing tennis at age 8 when a spectator at her baseball game suggested she try tennis because there was no future for a girl in baseball, plus she liked the idea of hitting the ball more often in tennis than in baseball ... Moved from Owasso, Oklahoma, to Atlanta, Georgia when she was 15 to train ... All-court style of play; favorite surfaces are hard and clay; favorite shot is return ... Favorite movie is Father of the Bride; favorite actor is Matthew McConaughey, favorite actress is Cameron Diaz; favorite book is Amazing Grace by Jonathan Kozol; favorite place to visit is Hawaii for the serene environment ... Self-described as a genuine person who loves to laugh ... Most admires her husband who she describes as an eternal optimist and resilient person who pursues life with determination and conviction ... Tennis player most admired is Andre Agassi because of his professional approach ... Likes being a pro tennis player for the challenge of overcoming herself each day, but dislikes the injuries ... Enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, reading, listening to music and shopping.

Career Highlights

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