Current WTA Ranking (singles) = 268
Current WTA Ranking (Doubles) = 231
The beautifully poised, Timea Babos, just 17, from Sopron, Hungary, has had an amazing Junior run and these days reserves Junior Tourneys primarily for the Slams. In 2010 she took home The French, Wimbledon, and US Open Junior Doubles Titles with Sloane Stephens! That being said, she’s moved through 14′s, 16′s, & ITF Senior events right onto the WTA Tour, and not slowly! And you can’t help but get the feeling she has done so, with a tremendous amount of grace. She began playing at age 8 and shares 3 coaches; Csaba Babos (Dad), Levente Baratosi, and Jamie Evans. She’s won 5 singles and 5 doubles titles!!!! And just as 2010 was coming to a close, she was taking out Alicia Molik in Bendingo, Australia and picked up another $25,000 event with Mel South. Truly, a triple threat and a very dedicated, deserving & busy girl!! Timea Babos is learning the world around her both on and off the court 
Heló and Üdvözlöm Timea!!!
Costagirl: Do you have a nickname?
Timea: My nickname is Motty, U wont understand it, it’s Hungarian, and I can’t even explain it, it’s so special…
Costagirl: Most of your videos are in Hungarian (Magyar) but you also speak English very well. What age did you learn English? Do you speak any other languages?
Timea: I started English when I was like 8, but since I’m traveling I can always pick up new things, so tennis and travel helped my English a lot…I also speak German very well. I started it even earlier than English, but because I’m not using it as much, it’s a bit worse, but still fluent.
Costagirl: Are you home schooled?
Timea: Yes, I’m studying in Hungary, and I will finish my A levels here. It’s not easy to study besides tennis, but it’s something I have to do.
Costagirl: Your favorite court surfaces are grass & hard court….clearly you like a fast game! How do you characterize your playing style? Do you often train on grass?
Timea: Yes I like them. I like a quick game, but nowadays, I actually started to enjoy playing everywhere. I think it’s important to practice and play matches on every surface, that will help my game in the future.
My biggest advantages are my conditioning, my fighting spirit and attacking game.
Costagirl: What do you do to stay both mentally & physically fit for competition?
Timea: I have weeks when I’m just practicing and preparing for tournaments, so there I have 2 daily fitness sessions and usually 2 or 3 lessons with a psychologist. I think both are very very important, to play tennis is not enough these days, now u have to be very strong physically and mentally, so I try to just do the best possible things.
Costagirl: What’s your favorite court drink to stay hydrated & energized?
Timea: I’m using Herbalife, I think its great and I think it helps me a lot.
Costagirl: You’ve WON 3 Junior Doubles Grand Slams with Sloane Stephens….which is your favorite Slam to play & why?
Timea: I think Wimbledon is the best one, because everyone loves watching tennis there, Juniors are as big of stars as Seniors, so I like Wimbledon the most! But I mean, to win RG, or the US Open, is just as wonderful, as to win Wimby…
Costagirl: Clearly a Triple threat Doubles Specialist…what is your winning component in doubles? (love, chemistry, team sport, strategy)
Timea: I have learned how to play doubles, which obviously helps a lot, because not many people are learning how to play that game. But I also love playing it, because it’s so much fun! Especially with a great partner, like Sloane…
Costagirl: Best shopping… London, Paris, New York or Australia?
Timea: I love New York! That’s the best place for me, but u know everyone is different…
Costagirl: What’s the biggest difference between Juniors & Seniors?
Timea: Again, everyone feels different things…for me it is the concentration. In Juniors u can have little periods when u r not focused, but if u do that in Seniors, u will lose very easily.
Costagirl: Where do you love to vacation?
Timea: At home, I just LOVE being at home, just being with family and friends, I think that is the best place to be. But at some point I wanna go to Hawaii.
Costagirl: How did you feel about your favorite player Elena Dementieva retiring this year?
Timea: I’m sad about it of course, but I guess I have to find someone else…
Köszönöm Timea and our very Best for 2011!!!!
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