Speaks English, French and Russian...Started playing tennis aged six..."My parents wanted us to play, but I was totally against it. I went to the court aged six and loved it ever since"...Parents are Yuri and Elena; one brother, Dmitri, a former tennis pro...Wife, Anya Safronova...Favourite shot is return of serve...Favourite tournaments are Auckland and Wimbledon...Idol growing up was Pete Sampras...Favourite sports personality is Roger Federer...Hobbies include golf, fishing and fine dining...If he wasn't a tennis player, he'd be a "stockbroker or investment banker".