Daniela Hantuchova

Q. Welcome back. DANIELA HANTUCHOVA: Thank you. Q. Can you kind of talk about that match? It just seemed like a lot of ebbs and flows to that match. DANIELA HANTUCHOVA: Yeah, I mean, you know, first match is never easy, especially it was kind of a little bit windy and I felt I didn't have much control on my shots to start with. I just kept fighting, kept fighting. This is a special place for me, so you just don't want to lose. I always try to fight it a little bit extra here. Q. Can you talk about that the 6-5 game? ... Read Full Story

Alexandra Dulgheru upsets Daniela Hantuchova at Warsaw Open Alexandra Dulgheru, a qualifier ranked 201th, upset Daniela Hantuchova 6-4 6-7 6-1 to advance to the final of the Warsaw Open. Dulgheru dictated the pace of play on the red clay, converting eight of 10 break points to reach her first WTA Tour final. “She has a lot of experience, so I’m amazed that I won. If you asked me at the beginning of the tournament if I’d be here now, I would have said no.” Dulgheru said. After winning the second-set tiebreaker, Hantuchova broke Dulgheru to open the third. But the Slovak’s serve faltered again, ... Read Full Story

D. HANTUCHOVA d Y. Wickmayer 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 Q. Welcome back. DANIELA HANTUCHOVA: Thank you. Q. Can you kind of talk about that match? It just seemed like a lot of ebbs and flows to that match. DANIELA HANTUCHOVA: Yeah, I mean, you know, first match is never easy, especially it was kind of a little bit windy and I felt I didn't have much control on my shots to start with. I just kept fighting, kept fighting. This is a special place for me, so you just don't want to lose. I always try to fight it a little bit extra here. Q. ... Read Full Story

Daniela Hantuchova in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009 photos Here What was your reaction to getting into the Swimsuit Issue? It was very, very exciting. I think it is every girl's dream to be part of SI, and it was a fantastic experience. You're a professional athlete. Do you think modeling is hard? Compared to tennis, it is very easy. We have to perform on the highest physical level almost every day of the week. You're focused much, much more and it is very hard on your body and mentally as well. The traveling is pretty much the same. Happiness is... Being at peace ... Read Full Story

2009 US Open interview with: Daniela Hantuchova Day 5 September 4th D. HANTUCHOVA/V. King 6 2, 6 2 Q. It’s pretty good play. How do you feel now? DANIELA HANTUCHOVA: Oh, I feel great. I thought it was a very good match, was focused from the start to end. Didn’t make very many unforced errors and felt good out there. Q. You mixup different kind of shots today. Is that what you are trying to do? DANIELA HANTUCHOVA: Well, that was just a part of my tactics. I tried to move her around, stay aggressive all the time. You know, not to go for ... Read Full Story