DOB: 23.04.1983 Nationality: Slovakian World Ranking: 13 Previous Wimbledon results: 2001 :: second round 2000 :: did not play 1999 :: did not play 1998 :: did not play

One of the bright young things on the WTA Tour, she has already shown she has the game to test the big names.

After taking Venus Williams to three sets at the Australian Open, Hantuchova picked up her first singles title at the prestigious Indian Wells event in March, beating Martina Hingis along the way.

Although just 19, she already has experience of senior success at Wimbledon, winning the mixed doubles here last year with Leos Friedl.

Her appearance this year is bound to draw a lot of attention - not only is she coached by a Briton, Nigel Sears, but she was also voted the WTA's sexiest player by a tennis magazine in April.