Birthdate: November 11, 1998

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Olenegorsk, Russia

The daughter of a table tennis player father, Liudmila Samsonova began playing tennis at age 6 and grew up to represent not just her country, Russia, but also Italy, in professional tennis. A lifelong fan of Maria Sharapova, she specializes in the forehand shot and enjoys playing on hard court.