Gisela Dulko

Gisela Dulko is an Argentine former professional tennis player, primarily known for her success in doubles, where she became a World No. 1.

She won 17 WTA Tour doubles titles, including the 2010 WTA Finals and the 2011 Australian Open, and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 26.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Gisela Dulko was born on January 30, 1985, in Tigre, Argentina. She stands 170 cm tall and she plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand. She currently resides in Buenos Aires.

Dulko was married to Argentine international footballer Fernando Gago. The couple has two sons and one daughter.

Professional Career

Gisela Dulko turned professional in January 2001. While she enjoyed modest success in singles, her specialty was doubles, where she established herself as a top player.

Dulko won 17 doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including her most significant victories with her partner, Flavia Pennetta. Together, they won the WTA Tour Championships in 2010 and the Australian Open in 2011. Dulko also reached the mixed-doubles final at the US Open in 2011 with Eduardo Schwank. On November 1, 2010, she ascended to the World No. 1 ranking in doubles.

In singles, Dulko reached a career-high ranking of World No. 26 in November 2005 and won four WTA singles titles. Her best Grand Slam singles results were reaching the fourth round of the French Open in 2006 and 2011, and the US Open in 2009.

Dulko retired from professional tennis on November 18, 2012, at the age of 27.

Career Record

Singles

• Career record: 309–242
• Career titles: 4
• Highest ranking: No. 26 (November 21, 2005)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

• Australian Open – 3R (2010)
• French Open – 4R (2006, 2011)
• Wimbledon – 3R (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009)
• US Open – 4R (2009)

Doubles

• Career record: 305–182
• Career titles: 17
• Highest ranking: No. 1 (November 1, 2010)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

• Australian Open – W (2011)
• French Open – QF (2007, 2010)
• Wimbledon – SF (2010)
• US Open – QF (2010)

Other tournaments (Doubles)

• WTA Tour Championships – W (2010)

Team competitions

• Hopman Cup – F (2005)