Dayana Yastremska is through to her first Grand Slam semifinal at the Australian Open. Did you know that the Ukrainian was born with her feet pointing inward and started playing tennis at the age of five as her grandfather strived to channel her hyperactivity? Read on for more interesting details about the 23-year-old’s life and tennis journey.
Extremely energetic child
Born in Odessa, Ukraine, in May 2000, Yastremska describes herself as “unpredictable, stubborn, and energetic.” As explained by her family in the WTA’s “My Story” series, during her childhood, she had an abundance of energy, leading her to explore various hobbies such as tennis, dancing, gymnastics, swimming, and singing. The singing lessons proved useful as she showcased her musical talents by releasing a very good pop song in 2020.
An interesting detail about Yastremska’s early life is that she was born with her feet naturally pointing inward, necessitating the use of certain casts to straighten her legs. The corrective treatment proved to be successful, and as a result, Yastremska’s legs have no traces of the initial physical anomaly.
A jump from a high wardrobe led to her tennis career
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