Ekaterina Bychkova

Ekaterina Bychkova is a Russian former professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 66 and a doubles ranking of World No. 106.

She won 10 singles and five doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit and famously defeated defending champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in the first round of the 2005 US Open.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Ekaterina Andreevna Bychkova was born on June 5, 1985, in Moscow, Soviet Union. She stands 171 cm tall and she plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

She began playing tennis after being introduced to the sport by her mother, Liudmila Bychkova, who also coached her. Her father's name is Andrey Bychkov. She trained at the Spartak and Chajka tennis clubs and currently resides in Moscow.

Professional Career

Bychkova turned professional in 2000. She reached her best singles ranking of World No. 66 in February 2006. She won 10 singles titles and five doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.

A significant highlight of her career was her victory over defending champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in the first round of the US Open in 2005. Her best Grand Slam singles results include a second-round appearance at the Australian Open in 2006, Wimbledon in 2006, and the US Open in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. In doubles, her best Grand Slam result was a second-round appearance at the Australian Open in 2007 and the French Open in 2006.

Bychkova retired from professional tennis in 2017. Since her retirement, she has transitioned into coaching and has worked as a commentator with Eurosport.

She also co-hosted on Capital Sports from 2017 to 2018 and reported for The Bookmaker Ratings. Bychkova briefly returned to the circuit in February 2021, competing on the ITF Women's World Tour until October 2021.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 394–330
• Career titles: 10 ITF
• Highest ranking: No. 66 (February 20, 2006)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 2R (2006)
• French Open – 1R (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010)
• Wimbledon – 2R (2006)
• US Open – 2R (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

Doubles

• Career record: 139–165
• Career titles: 5 ITF
• Highest ranking: No. 106 (January 29, 2007)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – 2R (2007)
• French Open – 2R (2006)
• US Open – 1R (2006)