Arantxa Rus facts for kids
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Rus at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
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| Country (sports) |  Netherlands |
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| Residence | Barcelona, Spain Monster, Netherlands |
| Born | 13 December 1990 Monster, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2008 |
| Plays | Left (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Julian Alonso |
| Prize money | US$ 4,332,603 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 712–447 (61.43%) |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 41 (14 August 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 91 (16 June 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2011, 2020, 2024) |
| French Open | 4R (2012) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2012) |
| US Open | 2R (2011, 2024) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 266–217 (55.07%) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 56 (8 November 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 304 (16 June 2025) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2021) |
| French Open | 2R (2020, 2021, 2024) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2021) |
| US Open | 3R (2023) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2024) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 18–21 (46.15%) (singles 17–16) |
Arantxa Rus (born December 13, 1990) is a professional tennis player from the Netherlands. She is known for her powerful left-handed playing style.
Rus has won one singles title and four doubles titles on the WTA Tour, which is the top level of women's tennis. One of her biggest career moments was winning the 2023 Hamburg Open.
She has also had some major victories at Grand Slam tournaments. At the 2011 French Open, she defeated the world's No. 2 player, Kim Clijsters. The next year, she beat the world's No. 5 player, Samantha Stosur, at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships.
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Tennis Career
Junior Success and Turning Pro
Arantxa Rus showed great promise as a young player. In 2008, she won the girls' singles title at the Australian Open. This amazing achievement helped her become the No. 1 ranked junior player in the world.
Later that year, she decided to become a professional tennis player. She quickly made her mark by winning her first main-draw match on the WTA Tour in Guangzhou, China. She even reached the quarterfinals of that tournament. By the end of 2008, she was ranked No. 188 in the world.
Early Professional Years
In her first few years as a pro, Rus worked hard to climb the rankings. She played in both WTA Tour and ITF Circuit events. The ITF Circuit helps players earn ranking points to get into bigger tournaments.
In 2009, she qualified for the French Open and reached the second round. This was her first time playing in the main part of a Grand Slam tournament.
In 2011, she had a breakthrough moment at the French Open. She defeated Kim Clijsters, who was ranked second in the world at the time. This was a huge upset and showed everyone what Rus was capable of. She made it to the third round of the tournament.
Career Highlights
The year 2012 was one of the best of Rus's career. She reached the fourth round of the 2012 French Open, her best-ever result at a Grand Slam. To get there, she beat the 25th-seeded player, Julia Görges.
A few weeks later, at the Wimbledon Championships, she caused another big upset. She defeated Samantha Stosur, the fifth-best player in the world, to reach the third round. These strong performances helped her reach her highest ranking at the time, No. 68 in the world.
After 2012, Rus faced some challenges and her ranking dropped. She spent several years playing on the ITF Circuit to rebuild her game and confidence. She had a lot of success there, winning a record ten ITF singles titles in 2019 alone.
First WTA Title and Recent Years
Rus's hard work paid off. In July 2023, she won her very first WTA Tour singles title at the 2023 Hamburg European Open. At 32 years old, she became the oldest first-time champion on the WTA Tour in 40 years. This victory helped her break into the top 50 rankings for the first time in her career.
In 2024, Rus continued to compete at a high level. She reached the quarterfinals at the Cleveland Open and the Jiangxi Open. She also represented the Netherlands at the 2024 Summer Olympics, where she reached the second round.
Major Tournament Finals
WTA Tour Singles: 1 Title
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jul 2023 | Hamburg Open, Germany | Clay |  Noma Noha Akugue |
6–0, 7–6(7–3) |
WTA Tour Doubles: 4 Titles
Rus has also had success playing in doubles with a partner. She has won four WTA doubles titles.
- 2017: Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden (with Quirine Lemoine)
- 2020: Palermo Ladies Open in Palermo, Italy (with Tamara Zidanšek)
- 2020: Ladies Linz in Linz, Austria (with Tamara Zidanšek)
- 2021: Lyon Open in Lyon, France (with Viktória Kužmová)
Junior Grand Slam Singles: 1 Title
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2008 | Australian Open | Hard |  Jessica Moore |
6–3, 6–4 |
Wins Over Top 10 Players
Here are the times Arantxa Rus has defeated a player ranked in the world's top 10.
| # | Opponent | Rank | Event | Surface | Rd | Score | ARR |
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| 2011 | |||||||
| 1. |  Kim Clijsters |
2 | French Open, France | Clay | 2R | 3–6, 7–5, 6–1 | 114 |
| 2012 | |||||||
| 2. | Samantha Stosur |
5 | Wimbledon, UK | Grass | 2R | 6–2, 0–6, 6–4 | 73 |
See also
In Spanish: Arantxa Rus para niños
