November 16, 2011, 22:34
One of the most loyal cheerleaders for today's CSKA (basketball) match was the world number seven Vera Zvonareva. She recently played the WTA final tournament in Istanbul and now wants to play in this city and CSKA (Istanbul to host "Final Four" -2012. - Ed.) After the match, the correspondent of "Soviet Sport" spoke to the tennis player, and learned that she came to the match at invitation of the army forward Andrei Kirilenko.
Nicholas CHEGORSKY
Five minutes after the final siren, Vera Zvonareva was still sitting in the Army VIP-tribune of the palace. It turns out she was expecting Andrei Kirilenko's wife Maria Lopatova. The girls were already in a hurry to exit, but the correspondent of "Soviet Sport" had a short time to separate them.
- I've never been to basketball in Moscow, - says Vera. - So I decided to get to today's game, the more I asked Andrei Kirilenko. Incidentally, he came to support us in the Federation Cup final. So come today consider a return visit - laughed Faith (Vera).
- And your impressions?
- Super! I never sat so close to the court. Was several times at NBA games, but had to buy a ticket on a regular podium. So the difference is very noticeable. Here, all players at a glance. One can see the emotions of everyone as they try to fight in every episode.
- Has today personally for Kirilenko?
- Why? I am familiar with many of the guys from CSKA Moscow, who play for the team. Good to know not only Kirilenko, but Vitya Khryapa, Andrei Vorontsevich. We became friends three years ago during the Beijing Olympics. In addition, the CSKA is my home club, so concerned for the whole team.
- Game were satisfied?
- And the game and result. Particularly struck by the third period - (Faith could be forgiven for confusing the basketball and hockey terms.) - Our kids have gone ahead so rapidly, that the Spaniards were no longer able to catch up!
- In this season of "Final Four" Euroleague will be held in Istanbul, where you recently performed at the final tournament of the year WTA. Share the secret of how to break into the Bosporus?
- I think that CSKA know how to do it without my tips. Look how they have a strong team. Her on the shoulder, not only to play in Istanbul, but also to win there. With these words, Vera said goodbye and hurried to Maria "Masha" Lopatova, which was waiting for her in the lobby of the arena.
Andrei Kirilenko's wife Masha with her Russian hit "Sugary"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRfUXYwloIU
Andrei and Masha Kirilenko
http://www.youtube.com/w...h?NR=1&v=4exelSu2yPE
"That's the way the world works... right now." --Maria Sharapova at 17