WTA Ranking: 841 (singles) and 624 (doubles). Has only taken part in four pro tournaments this season. These were ITF (International Tennis Federation) events. She reached the final in a hardcourt tournament in Israel in February.
Target: "Hard to say, but at least I'll be trying for the top 100."
Currently in her final year at the Mäkelänrinne Upper Secondary School in Helsinki. She took some of her final matriculation exams in the spring, and a further three this autumn. All being well, she should graduate and collect her traditional white cap on December 1st 2006.
Hobbies: movies and reading. Did rhythmic gymnastics and some figure skating when younger. Played the piano until the age of 14.
Helsingin Sanomat / First published in print 26.9.2006
