Karolina Pliskova is a former World No.1 in women’s tennis from the Czech Republic. She became No.1 in the world rankings in July 2017. As of August 22, she is still within the world’s top 25. She is a Grand Slam runner-up twice over. She has also made it to the semis of the WTA Tour Finals three times.
Player Profile
Karolína Hrdličková (née Plíšková) was born on March 21, 1992 in Louny, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). She is married to Michal Hrdlička and currently resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The right-handed tennis player stands 187 cm tall and she has a two-handed backhand.
| Height / weight | 1.87 m / 70 kg |
| Born | 21 Mar 1992 |
| Nationality |
Czech Republic
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Kris |
| Official Site | http://karolina-pliskova.com/en/ |
She is has been coached by Olga Savchuk, Azuz Simcich, Sascha Bajin, and Leoš Friedl. Since she turned pro in 2009, she has become the 15th in all-time rankings with prize money earnings of US$23,807,420.
Career
As a junior player, she won the Australian Open girl’s junior title after defeating Laura Robson. She made her Grand Slam main draw debut as a senior player in 2012 when she appeared in the opening rounds of the French Open and Wimbledon.
In 2016, she reached her first Grand Slam final at the US Open where she was defeated by Angelique Kerber. The following year, she made it to the quarterfinals of both the Australian Open and the US Open. She was also in the semis of the French Open. She reached her all-time high ranking of world no.1 after making it to the semifinals at the All-England Club grand slam.
She reached her second final finish in 2021 when at Wimbledon where she finished runner-up to Australian Ashleigh Barty. In 2022, she was unable to participate in the Australian swing of the season due to injury.
Career Record
Singles
- Highest Singles Ranking: 1 (July 17,2017)
- Current Singles Ranking: 22 (August24, 2022)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - SF (2019)
- French Open - SF (2017)
- Wimbledon - F (2021)
- US Open - F (2016)
Other Singles Tournaments
- Tour Finals - SF (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Olympic Games - 3R (2020)
Doubles
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 11 (October31, 2016)
- Current Doubles Ranking: 350 (August24, 2022)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open - SF (2016)
- French Open - QF (2021)
- Wimbledon - SF (2016)
- US Open - 3R (2016)
Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances
- Wimbledon - 2R (2014)
