Ágnes Szávay facts for kids
Szávay at the 2010 US Open
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| Country (sports) |  Hungary |
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| Residence | Vienna, Austria |
| Born | 29 December 1988 Kiskunhalas, Hungary |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Turned pro | 2004 |
| Retired | 6 February 2013 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $2,120,121 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 219–125 |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 13 (14 April 2008) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2010) |
| French Open | 4R (2009) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2008) |
| US Open | QF (2007) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2008) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 101–78 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 22 (24 September 2007) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2006, 2009) |
| French Open | 3R (2007, 2008) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2010) |
| US Open | SF (2007) |
Ágnes Szávay (born December 29, 1988) is a former professional tennis player from Hungary. She was a very talented player who reached her highest ranking of world No. 13 in April 2008. In 2007, she was even named the WTA Newcomer of the Year!
About Ágnes Szávay
Early Life and Training
Ágnes Szávay was born in Kiskunhalas, Hungary, and grew up in a town called Soltvadkert. She started playing tennis when she was just six years old. Her parents were her very first coaches and helped manage her career.
Over the years, Ágnes worked with many different tennis coaches. Her younger sister, Blanka Szávay, also became a professional tennis player.
Ágnes Szávay's Tennis Journey
Starting Out: 2006 Highlights
In 2006, Ágnes Szávay reached the final of a tournament called the Ashland Challenger. She played well but lost the match.
Breakthrough Year: 2007 Successes
The year 2007 was a big one for Ágnes. She won her first major singles tournament in Palermo, Italy, in July. This victory helped her ranking jump up to world No. 37. She also won a doubles tournament in Budapest with her partner, Vladimíra Uhlířová.
Later that year, Ágnes made it to the final of a big tournament in New Haven, USA. She beat some strong players but had to stop playing in the final match because of a back injury.
At the US Open, one of the biggest tennis tournaments, Ágnes reached the quarterfinals. She also made it to the semifinals in women's doubles with Vladimíra Uhlířová.
After the US Open, she played in the China Open and won her first Tier II title. This amazing win helped her move into the top 20 players in the world! Unfortunately, her year ended early because of a thigh injury. For all her achievements, she was named the "2007 Hungarian Sportswoman of the Year."
Continuing Success: 2008 Season
Ágnes started 2008 by winning a doubles title in Australia with her partner, Dinara Safina. She also reached the final of a tournament in Paris, France, beating some top players along the way.
During the clay court season, Ágnes reached the quarterfinals in three tournaments in a row. She showed great skill on this type of court.
Big Wins: 2009 and 2010
At the French Open in 2009, Ágnes caused a big upset by beating the world No. 3 player, Venus Williams! She then won her third career title in her hometown at the GDF Suez Grand Prix.
In 2010, Ágnes continued her strong performance. She reached the quarterfinals in several tournaments. That summer, she won two titles back-to-back in Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Challenges and Retirement: 2011-2013
In 2011, Ágnes had to take time off from tennis to recover from a back injury. She tried to come back in 2012, but her back problems continued to affect her play.
On February 6, 2013, Ágnes Szávay announced that she was retiring from professional tennis. This was because of her ongoing back issues, which made it too difficult to continue playing at a professional level.
Grand Slam Performance
Ágnes Szávay competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. These are the biggest events in tennis.
Singles Grand Slam Results
| Tournament | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | Wins–Losses |
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| Australian Open | Did Not Play | Qualifying Round 1 | Qualifying Round 2 | Round 1 | Round 1 | Round 2 | Did Not Play | Did Not Play | 1–3 |
| French Open | Did Not Play | Qualifying Round 3 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 2 | Round 1 | Did Not Play | 7–5 |
| Wimbledon | Did Not Play | Did Not Play | Round 2 | Round 4 | Round 1 | Round 1 | Did Not Play | Did Not Play | 4–4 |
| US Open | Qualifying Round 1 | Did Not Play | Quarterfinals | Round 2 | Round 1 | Round 2 | Did Not Play | Round 1 | 6–5 |
| Total Wins–Losses | 0–0 | 0–0 | 6–3 | 6–4 | 3–4 | 3–4 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 18–17 |
Doubles Grand Slam Results
| Tournament | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | Wins–Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Round 3 | Round 2 | Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 2 | Did Not Play | Did Not Play | 6–5 |
| French Open | Round 1 | Round 3 | Round 3 | Round 2 | Round 2 | Did Not Play | Did Not Play | 6–5 |
| Wimbledon | Did Not Play | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 1 | Quarterfinals | Did Not Play | Did Not Play | 6–4 |
| US Open | Did Not Play | Semifinals | Did Not Play | Round 2 | Did Not Play | Did Not Play | Round 1 | 5–3 |
| Total Wins–Losses | 2–2 | 8–4 | 4–3 | 4–4 | 5–3 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 23–17 |
See also
In Spanish: Ágnes Szávay para niños
