Aravane Rezaï facts for kids
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Rezaï in 2021
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| Country (sports) |  Iran (2001–2005) France (2005–present) |
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| Residence | Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
| Born | 14 March 1987 Saint-Étienne, France |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Turned pro | January 2005 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $2,820,096 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 315–231 (57.69%) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 15 (11 October 2010) |
| Current ranking | No. 661 (12 August 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2008) |
| French Open | 4R (2009) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2007) |
| US Open | 4R (2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 9–29 (23.68%) |
| Highest ranking | No. 118 (9 March 2009) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2007, 2008, 2010) |
| French Open | 3R (2008) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2008, 2010) |
| US Open | 2R (2008) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 2–2 |
| Medal record | ||
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| Women's tennis | ||
| Representing Iran |
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| Women's Islamic Games | ||
| Gold | 2001 Iran | Singles |
| Gold | 2005 Iran | Singles |
Aravane Rezaï is a professional tennis player who has played for both Iran and France. She was born on March 14, 1987. During her career, she has beaten many famous tennis players on the WTA Tour, which is the main professional tennis tour for women. Some of these players include Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Caroline Wozniacki. Her highest ranking was world No. 15, which she reached on October 11, 2010.
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Personal Life
Aravane Rezaï was born in Saint-Étienne, France. Her parents are from Iran. She started playing tennis after she spent some time as a ball girl for her older brother.
Career Highlights
Early Career: 2001–2008
Rezaï represented Iran in the Women's Islamic Games, where she won gold medals in singles in both 2001 and 2005. She also won a tournament called the Chambon-sur-Lignon Open in 2004.
In 2006, Rezaï began playing for France. She reached the third round of the French Open, one of the four biggest tennis tournaments, also known as a major. She also made it to the fourth round of the US Open, which was her best result at a major tournament at that time. She also won a tournament on the ITF Women's Circuit, which is a level of professional tennis below the main WTA Tour.
In 2007, Rezaï had a great run at the İstanbul Cup in Turkey. She reached the final by defeating top players like Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova. However, she had to stop playing in the final match against Elena Dementieva because of an injury. Later that year, she reached the third round at Wimbledon for the first time.
In 2008, Rezaï reached the final of the Auckland Open in New Zealand, but she lost to Lindsay Davenport. She also made it to the third round of the Australian Open.
Breakthrough Years: 2009
Rezaï won her first major professional title in Strasbourg, France, in 2009. She defeated Lucie Hradecká in the final.
At the French Open, she reached the fourth round, which was a great achievement. Later that year, at the Rogers Cup in Canada, she caused a big surprise by beating the world No. 1 player, Dinara Safina.
Rezaï finished 2009 by winning the Tournament of Champions in Bali. This special tournament featured players who had won smaller WTA titles during the year. She beat Marion Bartoli in the final when Bartoli had to stop playing. This win helped Rezaï reach a new career-high ranking of world No. 26.
Continued Success: 2010
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In 2010, Rezaï continued to play well. At the Sydney International in Australia, she reached the semifinals, where she played against the world No. 1, Serena Williams. Rezaï was very close to winning, but Williams managed to come back and win the match.
Her biggest win came at the Madrid Open in Spain. In the first round, she defeated Justine Henin, a former world No. 1 and a four-time French Open champion. Rezaï then went on to win the entire tournament, beating Venus Williams in the final. This amazing performance helped her reach her highest career ranking of world No. 16.
She also won another title in 2010 at the Swedish Open in Sweden, defeating Gisela Dulko in the final.
Later Career: 2011–Present
In 2011, Rezaï started the year with a win over world No. 8, Jelena Janković, at the Sydney International. She later reached the final of the Texas Open in the United States.
From 2012 to 2014, Rezaï continued to play in various tournaments, including the Grand Slams. She won an ITF title in France in 2012.
After a break from professional tennis, Rezaï returned in 2015. She played in the qualifying rounds of the French Open. Since then, she has played in a few more tournaments, mostly on the ITF Circuit.
Political Views
Aravane Rezaï has publicly shared her support for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In an interview, she said she was proud of him because he showed Iran's strength to the world. She also mentioned giving him two tennis rackets as a gift. Footage of her presenting these rackets was used in his election campaign in 2009.
Images for kids
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Rezaï at the 2011 Texas Tennis Open.
See also
In Spanish: Aravane Rezaï para niños
