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Andrea Sestini Hlaváčková

Hlaváčková at the 2016 US Open
Country (sports)	Czech Republic
Residence	Plzeň, Czech Republic
Born	(1986-08-10) 10 August 1986 (age 38) Plzeň, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Turned pro	2004
Retired	2022
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	US$5,263,092
Official website	andreahlavackova.com
Singles
Career record	359–317 (53.11%)
Career titles	0 WTA, 8 ITF
Highest ranking	No. 58 (10 September 2012)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	2R (2011)
French Open	1R (2011, 2013, 2015)
Wimbledon	2R (2010, 2011, 2012)
US Open	4R (2012)
Doubles
Career record	522–246 (67.97%)
Career titles	27 WTA, 19 ITF
Highest ranking	No. 3 (22 October 2012)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	F (2016, 2017)
French Open	W (2011)
Wimbledon	F (2012)
US Open	W (2013)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2017)
Olympic Games	F (2012)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2012)
French Open	SF (2016, 2017)
Wimbledon	3R (2014)
US Open	W (2013)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	W 2012, 2014 Record 4–2
Medal record Olympic Games Silver 2012 London Doubles

Andrea Sestini Hlaváčková (born August 10, 1986) is a former professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. She was known for her amazing skills in doubles matches.

Andrea won three Grand Slam titles in her career. She won the French Open in 2011 and the US Open in 2013 in women's doubles. Both times, her partner was Lucie Hradecká. She also won the US Open in mixed doubles in 2013 with Max Mirnyi.

She also did very well in other big tournaments. She was a runner-up (finished second) in women's doubles at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2012. She also reached the finals of the Australian Open in 2016 and 2017. Andrea reached her highest doubles ranking of world No. 3 in October 2012. She won 27 doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including the WTA Finals in 2017 with Tímea Babos.

In singles, Andrea reached her highest ranking of world No. 58 in September 2012. She played in one WTA Tour final in Gastein in 2013. Her best singles result at a major tournament was reaching the fourth round of the 2012 US Open. Andrea was also part of the Czech team that won the Fed Cup in 2012 and 2014. She won a silver medal in doubles at the 2012 London Olympics with Lucie Hradecká.

About Andrea's Life

Andrea married Fabrizio Sestini, a former Italian tennis player, in July 2017. After that, she started competing under her new name, Andrea Sestini Hlaváčková. They have two daughters named Isabella (born 2019) and Bea (born 2024).

Andrea's older sister, Jana Hlaváčková, was also a professional tennis player.

Andrea's Tennis Journey

Andrea started playing tennis when she was just three years old. She loved the sport from a very young age.

Junior Tennis Success

When she was a junior player, Andrea was very good. She was the top-ranked girls doubles player at the end of 2003. Her best singles ranking as a junior was No. 5 in January 2004. She won three singles titles and 15 doubles titles during her junior career.

Starting Professional Tennis

Andrea won her first professional doubles title in 2003. This was at an International Tennis Federation (ITF) event. In May 2006, she won her first ITF singles title in Spain. She continued to win many doubles titles with different partners.

In 2007, Andrea won her first WTA doubles title with Petra Cetkovská. They won the title in their home country at the Prague Open. She also won four more ITF doubles titles that year, including one with Lucie Hradecká.

Partnering with Lucie Hradecká

Andrea and Lucie Hradecká became a very successful team. They won the 2008 ECM Prague Open and the 2008 Gastein Ladies titles together in 2008.

In 2010, Andrea won three more singles titles at smaller tournaments.

Grand Slam Wins and Olympic Medal

Andrea won her first Grand Slam title in doubles with Lucie Hradecká at the 2011 French Open. They beat Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina in the final. She also won two ITF singles titles in 2011.

A big moment for Andrea was on August 5, 2012. She won a silver medal at the London Olympics with Lucie Hradecká in women's doubles.

At the US Open in 2012, Andrea had her best singles performance at a Grand Slam. She reached the fourth round, but then lost to the famous player Serena Williams.

In 2013, Andrea had an amazing US Open. She won two titles! She won the mixed-doubles title with Max Mirnyi and the women's doubles title with Lucie Hradecká.

Andrea won her eighth ITF singles title in her hometown of Plzeň in August 2015.

During the Rio Summer Olympics on August 13, 2016, Andrea's left eye was hit by a ball during a match.

Andrea announced her official retirement from tennis on June 17, 2022, after the 2022 Prague Open.

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Andrea played in several Grand Slam finals, winning two in women's doubles and one in mixed doubles.

Women's Doubles: 6 Finals (2 Wins, 4 Runner-ups)

• 2011 French Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2012 Wimbledon: Lost with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2012 US Open: Lost with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2013 US Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2016 Australian Open: Lost with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2017 Australian Open: Lost with Peng Shuai.

Mixed Doubles: 1 Final (1 Win)

• 2013 US Open: Won with Max Mirnyi.

Other Important Finals

Andrea also played in other major finals, including the WTA Finals and Olympic Games.

WTA Finals: 2 Finals (1 Win, 1 Runner-up)

• 2012 WTA Finals: Lost with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2017 WTA Finals: Won with Tímea Babos.

WTA 1000 Tournaments: 8 Finals (3 Wins, 5 Runner-ups)

These are very big tournaments, just below Grand Slams.

• 2012 Cincinnati Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2014 China Open: Won with Peng Shuai.
• 2017 Dubai Championships: Lost with Peng Shuai.
• 2017 Madrid Open: Lost with Tímea Babos.
• 2017 China Open: Lost with Tímea Babos.
• 2018 Italian Open: Lost with Barbora Strýcová.
• 2018 Wuhan Open: Lost with Barbora Strýcová.
• 2018 China Open: Won with Barbora Strýcová.

Olympic Medal Matches: 2 Matches (1 Silver Medal, 1 Fourth Place)

• 2012 London Olympics: Won a silver medal with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2016 Rio Olympics: Finished in 4th place with Lucie Hradecká.

WTA Tour Finals

Andrea reached one singles final and many doubles finals on the WTA Tour.

Singles: 1 Final (1 Runner-up)

• July 2013, Gastein Ladies, Austria: Lost to Yvonne Meusburger.

Doubles: 50 Finals (27 Wins, 23 Runner-ups)

Andrea won 27 doubles titles on the WTA Tour. Here are some of her wins:

• 2007 Prague Open: Won with Petra Cetkovská.
• 2008 Prague Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2008 Gastein Ladies: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2009 Gastein Ladies: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2010 Brisbane International: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2011 Morocco Open: Won with Renata Voráčová.
• 2011 Brussels Open: Won with Galina Voskoboeva.
• 2011 French Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2012 Auckland Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2012 National Indoors: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2012 Cincinnati Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2012 Luxembourg Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2013 Budapest Grand Prix: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2013 US Open: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2014 China Open: Won with Peng Shuai.
• 2016 Prague Open: Won with Margarita Gasparyan.
• 2016 Nottingham Open: Won with Peng Shuai.
• 2016 Tournoi de Québec: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2016 Kremlin Cup: Won with Lucie Hradecká.
• 2017 Shenzhen Open: Won with Peng Shuai.
• 2017 Morocco Open: Won with Tímea Babos.
• 2017 Tournoi de Québec: Won with Tímea Babos.
• 2017 Tashkent Open: Won with Tímea Babos.
• 2017 Kremlin Cup: Won with Tímea Babos.
• 2017 WTA Finals: Won with Tímea Babos.
• 2018 Connecticut Open: Won with Barbora Strýcová.
• 2018 China Open: Won with Barbora Strýcová.

ITF Circuit Finals

Andrea also competed in the ITF Circuit, which is a level below the main WTA Tour.

Singles: 17 Finals (8 Wins, 9 Runner-ups)

Andrea won 8 singles titles at ITF tournaments.

• May 2006, ITF Tenerife, Spain: Won.
• August 2009, ITF Bad Saulgau, Germany: Won.
• February 2010, ITF Sutton, UK: Won.
• July 2010, ITF Les Contamines, France: Won.
• July 2010, ITF Vigo, Spain: Won.
• August 2011, Bronx Open, United States: Won.
• October 2011, ITF Clermont-Ferrand, France: Won.
• August 2015, ITF Plzeň, Czech Republic: Won.

Doubles: 29 Finals (19 Wins, 10 Runner-ups)

Andrea won 19 doubles titles at ITF tournaments.

• October 2003, ITF Plzeň, Czech Republic: Won.
• February 2006, ITF Jersey, UK: Won.
• June 2006, ITF Fontanafredda, Italy: Won.
• November 2006, ITF Opole, Poland: Won.
• November 2006, ITF Přerov, Czech Republic: Won.
• December 2006, ITF Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic: Won.
• March 2007, ITF Tenerife, Spain: Won.
• March 2007, ITF La Palma, Spain: Won.
• April 2007, ITF Calvià, Spain: Won.
• October 2007, ITF Jersey, UK: Won.
• December 2007, ITF Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic: Won.
• February 2008, ITF Belford, France: Won.
• February 2008, ITF Sutton, UK: Won.
• November 2008, Slovak Open, Slovakia: Won.
• July 2009, Pozoblanco Open, Spain: Won.
• November 2010, GB Pro-Series Barnstaple, UK: Won.
• February 2012, Midland Tennis Classic, U.S.: Won.
• October 2013, Challenger de Saguenay, Canada: Won.
• October 2014, Internationaux de Poitiers, France: Won.

Images for kids

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  Hlaváčková at the 2016 US Open

See also

In Spanish: Andrea Hlaváčková para niños