Articles on Irina Spirlea
Article from Ace Magazine
What would you have done if you hadn't been a professional tennis player?
I'd probably be a doctor working with kids.
Who is your most feared opponent and why?
I don't have any.
Who do you see as the World No.1 male and female players in five years time?
Five years is a long time in tennis and anything could happen. In the mens I have no idea. In the womens it'll probably be Hingis, or another newcomer - perhaps Kournikova.
What's your proudest moment?
The first time I beat Sabatini (in Rome, four or five years ago).
Most embarrasing moment?
When I was at school I mised most of my lessons because I was always away playing tennis. I found it very embarrasing turning up to lessons and not understanding what was going on.
What's your greatest fear?
Snakes.
What car do you drive?
I have a Deawoo, but I never get the chance to drive it, because I'm never at home.
Favourite song of all time?
I like Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston, but it's impossible to say which is my favourite song.
Favourite book?
I don't have a favourite. I usually read a lot of bestsellers.
Which tennis player, past or present, do you most admire and why ?
Martina Navratilova, because of the changes she made to womens tennis.
What's your idea of perfect happiness?
Being healthy.
What irritates you most about your job?
People who keep their mobile phones switched on when you're on court, or room-mates who snore.
If your house was on fire and you could only save one object what would it be?
My trophy from Amelia Island in 1996.
What do you think of tennis coverage in the newspapers?
It seems good, but the women get much less than the men.
What is the most valuable thing you've learnt in life?
I have had to spend a lot of time on my own from a early age. The most important thing for me was to learn to look after myself on my own.
If you could have been one person in history, who would it have been and why?
I'm happy to be myself.
What do you dislike about your appearance?
Ask some of the other girls on the circuit they'll give you a better answer.
What are you most likely to complain about in a hotel?
When my bags arrive late and I want to go out and practise.
Pick five words to describe yourself.
Funny, crazy, direct, and short tempered. I can't think of a fifth one.
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Article from Ace Magazine
What would you have done if you hadn't been a professional tennis player?
I'd probably be a doctor working with kids.
Who is your most feared opponent and why?
I don't have any.
Who do you see as the World No.1 male and female players in five years time?
Five years is a long time in tennis and anything could happen. In the mens I have no idea. In the womens it'll probably be Hingis, or another newcomer - perhaps Kournikova.
What's your proudest moment?
The first time I beat Sabatini (in Rome, four or five years ago).
Most embarrasing moment?
When I was at school I mised most of my lessons because I was always away playing tennis. I found it very embarrasing turning up to lessons and not understanding what was going on.
What's your greatest fear?
Snakes.
What car do you drive?
I have a Deawoo, but I never get the chance to drive it, because I'm never at home.
Favourite song of all time?
I like Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston, but it's impossible to say which is my favourite song.
Favourite book?
I don't have a favourite. I usually read a lot of bestsellers.
Which tennis player, past or present, do you most admire and why ?
Martina Navratilova, because of the changes she made to womens tennis.
What's your idea of perfect happiness?
Being healthy.
What irritates you most about your job?
People who keep their mobile phones switched on when you're on court, or room-mates who snore.
If your house was on fire and you could only save one object what would it be?
My trophy from Amelia Island in 1996.
What do you think of tennis coverage in the newspapers?
It seems good, but the women get much less than the men.
What is the most valuable thing you've learnt in life?
I have had to spend a lot of time on my own from a early age. The most important thing for me was to learn to look after myself on my own.
If you could have been one person in history, who would it have been and why?
I'm happy to be myself.
What do you dislike about your appearance?
Ask some of the other girls on the circuit they'll give you a better answer.
What are you most likely to complain about in a hotel?
When my bags arrive late and I want to go out and practise.
Pick five words to describe yourself.
Funny, crazy, direct, and short tempered. I can't think of a fifth one.
Go to Wimbledon Programme 1998 Article on Irina
Voice your opinions on the Message Forum
Go to Irina's Biography
To see some Pictures of Irina in action Click Here
Return to The Unofficial Irina Spirlea Fan Page Click Here
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What would you have done if you hadn't been a professional tennis player?
I'd probably be a doctor working with kids.
Who is your most feared opponent and why?
I don't have any.
Who do you see as the World No.1 male and female players in five years time?
Five years is a long time in tennis and anything could happen. In the mens I have no idea. In the womens it'll probably be Hingis, or another newcomer - perhaps Kournikova.
What's your proudest moment?
The first time I beat Sabatini (in Rome, four or five years ago).
Most embarrasing moment?
When I was at school I mised most of my lessons because I was always away playing tennis. I found it very embarrasing turning up to lessons and not understanding what was going on.
What's your greatest fear?
Snakes.
What car do you drive?
I have a Deawoo, but I never get the chance to drive it, because I'm never at home.
Favourite song of all time?
I like Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston, but it's impossible to say which is my favourite song.
Favourite book?
I don't have a favourite. I usually read a lot of bestsellers.
Which tennis player, past or present, do you most admire and why ?
Martina Navratilova, because of the changes she made to womens tennis.
What's your idea of perfect happiness?
Being healthy.
What irritates you most about your job?
People who keep their mobile phones switched on when you're on court, or room-mates who snore.
If your house was on fire and you could only save one object what would it be?
My trophy from Amelia Island in 1996.
What do you think of tennis coverage in the newspapers?
It seems good, but the women get much less than the men.
What is the most valuable thing you've learnt in life?
I have had to spend a lot of time on my own from a early age. The most important thing for me was to learn to look after myself on my own.
If you could have been one person in history, who would it have been and why? I'm happy to be myself.
What do you dislike about your appearance?
Ask some of the other girls on the circuit they'll give you a better answer.
What are you most likely to complain about in a hotel?
When my bags arrive late and I want to go out and practise.
Pick five words to describe yourself.
Funny, crazy, direct, and short tempered. I can't think of a fifth one.
Go to Wimbledon Programme 1998 Article on Irina
Voice your opinions on the Message Forum
Go to Irina's Biography
To see some Pictures of Irina in action Click Here
Return to The Unofficial Irina Spirlea Fan Page Click Here
Please sign the guest book Sign Guestbook
To read the guest book Click Here
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