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Up close and personal with Dinara Safina

Here at rolandgarros.com we know you love to get an insight into the real person behind the tennis star facade. Here, in the second of a series of quick-fire lifestyle interviews, world number one Dinara Safina reveals her love of music, movies and football.

What is the last thing you do before going to sleep?

I turn off the computer and close the curtains

What do you have on your ipod?

All the latest pop hits

What is your favourite website?

The Russian Facebook, Vkontakte.ru

What puts you in a bad mood?

Bad news

When did you first spend big with your prize money?

Phew….honestly I don’t remember

When did you last crack up laughing?

I do that everyday!

When did you last get angry?

Everyday!

What’s your favourite film?

I don’t really have one in particular but I really liked Million Dollar Baby and The Illusionist.

Which actress would you choose to play you on screen?

Hilary Swank. She was great in Million Dollar Baby. But I also like Angelina Jolie.

What’s the best concert you’ve ever seen?

Madonna and Phil Collins in Moscow.

What’s your favourite song right now?

Broken Strings by Nelly Furtado and James Morrison.

What is your favourite sport outside tennis?

Football. I don’t really have a favourite team. I don’t follow Russian football.

Who’s your sporting idol?

My brother Marat

Which part of your game would you like to improve?

My mental game

Which training exercise do you hate the most?

Running. Otherwise, I love tennis exercises.