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Question by Pablo

Have you ever been to South America?

Dani's answer

Yes I have, when I was junior I played tournaments there - Mar del Plata in Argentina, Santiago in Chile, Asuncion in Paraguay, Montevideo in Uruguay... All of them were beautiful places and I would love to go back one day.

Question by Francisco

A qué edad empezaste a jugar al tenis?

Dani's answer

I started when I was six. My grandmother introduced me - she played in Slovakia... and she was my first coach too.

Question by Darnell B

What was your best match in the 2000-2009 decade?

Dani's answer

The Indian Wells final I played against Martina Hingis in 2002 :)

Question by Matthew

Hi Dani you are a champion girl! What is your favorite court surface?

Dani's answer

Grass - I love Wimbledon. I also like all the other surfaces too, I don't really mind.

Question by Daniel Ash

Hi Daniela, what is your favourite tournament to play?

Dani's answer

This is a good question for right now! Here it is, Indian Wells. Wimbledon too... Wimbledon because of the whole atmosphere, the whole history... I think every player dreams of being here their whole life. Just to be a part of it is an honor and a privilege. There's so much respect.

Question by Colby

What is your middle name?

Dani's answer

Thanks for asking, but I don't have one!

Question by Sitara

What are your favorite movies?

Dani's answer

Gladiator and Love Actually... and also Avatar.

Question by Derek

I've heard you speak some German... when did you learn it?

Dani's answer

I learned German at school when I was six years old. We had a great teacher. I also have a lot of German-speaking friends and Bratislava is on the border with Austria, so it's very useful.

Question by Masako

Are you planning to come to Tokyo to play the Toray Pan Pacific Open this year?

Dani's answer

I definitely hope to go back! I have great memories from last year. It was very emotional because I was playing my last tournament with Sugi... I hope I see her again this year.

Question by Jim (Scotland)

Will you watch Slovakia at this year's soccer world cup?

Dani's answer

FOR SUUURE! Definitely. It's so exciting for us, the first time our team has qualified I believe... We have a pretty tough group though, I know we play Italy, so it will be interesting. It will be during Wimbledon so I'll make sure to wear a Slovakia dress :) I really enjoy international competition. Our hockey team at the Olympics did so well, it was so exciting to watch them. It's our biggest sport, our biggest hope. Every single person in our country was watching!

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