Flavia Pennetta knows Wimbledon well. She talks to us about what she does between matches and how she deals with the grass.
Why I love Wimbledon: "It's one of the best tournaments, as it has so much history and tradition. I love everything about it.”
My tip for a fan attending Wimbledon for the first time: "Appreciate being close to the players. I think it's nice for the crowd at Wimbledon as they can get very close to the players. When you play a match on an outside court, they are really close to you all the time, and there aren't a lot of tournaments where they can do that.”
How I like to relax in Wimbledon between matches: "Normally in Wimbledon, we rent a house, so we can walk everywhere and have a normal life. We love to cook and go to the supermarket, buy things and stay at home.”
The player from the past I would like to face on Centre Court: "Steffi Graf, because she was the best. I don't think I would beat her, but I would still like to play against her."
My Wimbledon highlight: "Reaching the fourth round - I've never been to the quarter-finals."
I think it's nice for the crowd at Wimbledon as they can get very close to the players.
The one match at Wimbledon I would like the chance to play again: "There are a few, but especially one fourth-round match against Maria Sharapova when I lost 6-4 in the third set.”
My favourite Wimbledon tradition: "Strawberries and cream."
How I adapt my game to grass: "For me, it's not a big deal as I feel comfortable on grass. My tennis is pretty good on grass, so I don't have to make so many adjustments."
How I spend my time during a rain delay: “Waiting and waiting and waiting, and listening to music, and talking a lot."
