The Ukrainian-born, Scottish-raised, Middlesex-based 18-year-old (try saying that after a few beers) first came under the national spotlight when she reached the semi finals of the 2000 National Championships.

This July she was back in the headlines having delivered the third fastest service by a woman - 118 mph - on her debut at Wimbledon. At senior level she has represented Great Britain in both Fed Cup and European team Championships.