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 a high ranking of world No. 13 in April 2008. In 2007, she was even named the "WTA Newcomer of the Year" because of her great start!
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About Ágnes Szávay
Ágnes Szávay was born in Kiskunhalas, Hungary, and grew up in Soltvadkert. She started playing tennis when she was just six years old. Her parents were her first coaches and helped her a lot. Ágnes has a younger sister named Blanka, who is also a professional tennis player.
Ágnes's Tennis Journey
2006: Starting Out
In 2006, Ágnes reached the final of a tournament called the Ashland Challenger. She played well but lost the match.
2007: A Big Year!
2007 was a fantastic year for Ágnes.
- She won her first big singles tournament in Palermo, Italy. This win helped her ranking jump to world No. 37.
- She also won a doubles tournament in Budapest with her partner, Vladimíra Uhlířová.
- In August, Ágnes made it to the final of another big tournament in New Haven. She beat some strong players but had to stop playing in the final because of a back injury.
- At the US Open, one of the biggest tennis tournaments, Ágnes reached the quarterfinals in singles. She also made it to the semifinals in women's doubles.
- After the US Open, she played in the China Open and won her first "Tier II" title. This win helped her get into the top 20 players in the world!
- Her year ended early because of a thigh injury.
Because of all her achievements, Ágnes was named "2007 Hungarian Sportswoman of the Year."
2008: Reaching New Heights
Ágnes started 2008 by winning a doubles title in Australia with her partner, Dinara Safina.
- She then reached the final of the Open Gaz de France tournament in Paris. She beat some top players but lost in the final.
- During the clay court season, Ágnes reached the quarterfinals in three tournaments in a row.
- She reached her highest singles ranking ever, world No. 13, in April 2008.
2009: French Open Success
At the French Open in 2009, Ágnes caused a big surprise!
- She beat the world No. 3 player, Venus Williams, in the third round.
- She made it to the fourth round of the tournament.
- Later that year, she won her third career title in her hometown at the GDF Suez Grand Prix.
2010: Winning More Titles
In 2010, Ágnes continued to play well.
- She reached the quarterfinals in several tournaments early in the year.
- In the summer, she won two titles in a row: the GDF Suez Grand Prix and the ECM Prague Open.
2011-2012: Dealing with Injuries
In 2011, Ágnes had to take time off from tennis to recover from a back injury. She tried to come back in 2012, but she lost in the first rounds of several tournaments, including the Olympics and the US Open.
2013: Retirement
On February 6, 2013, Ágnes Szávay announced that she was retiring from professional tennis. She made this decision because of her ongoing back problems.
See also
In Spanish: Ágnes Szávay para niños
