Asia Muhammad facts for kids
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Muhammad at the 2024 Transylvania Open
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Born | April 4, 1991 Long Beach, California |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Turned pro | 2007 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 2,347,234 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 346–290 (54.4%) |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 14 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 124 (April 24, 2017) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q3 (2023) |
| French Open | Q2 (2020, 2021) |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (2017) |
| US Open | 1R (2008, 2018, 2020) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 447–243 (64.78%) |
| Career titles | 11 |
| Highest ranking | No. 14 (October 28, 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 14 (October 28, 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2019, 2025) |
| French Open | QF (2020) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2021, 2022, 2024) |
| US Open | SF (2020) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2025) |
| French Open | QF (2023) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2019, 2021, 2024) |
| US Open | 1R (2014, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024) |
Asia Muhammad (born April 4, 1991) is an American professional tennis player. She is known for being a doubles specialist. This means she is really good at playing tennis with a partner.
She has been ranked as high as world No. 14 in doubles by the WTA. This happened on October 28, 2024. In singles, she reached No. 124 on April 24, 2017.
Asia has won eleven doubles titles on the WTA Tour. She also has five doubles titles on the Challenger Tour. Plus, she won 14 singles and 35 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit.
She made it to a big final at the 2022 Indian Wells Open with her partner Ena Shibahara. She also reached the semifinals of a major tournament, the Grand Slam, at the 2020 US Open. Asia has won two WTA 500 titles. These were at the 2023 Adelaide International 1 and the 2024 Washington Open. For these wins, she teamed up with Taylor Townsend. Because of her success, she reached a new career-high doubles ranking of world No. 24 on August 12, 2024.
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Early Life and Family
Asia Muhammad was born in Long Beach, California. Her parents are Ron Holmes and Faye Muhammad.
Her dad, Ron Holmes, was a tall and talented point guard for the USC Trojans men's basketball team in the 1980s. Her mom, Faye, was also a point guard and a track star at Long Beach State.
Asia is the oldest of three children. Her brother, Shabazz Muhammad, is a professional basketball player. He played for five seasons in the NBA.
Her uncle, Stephone Paige, played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He had 377 catches in his career. Her aunt, Robin Holmes-Sullivan, played basketball for Cal State Fullerton for four years.
Tennis Journey and Coaching
Asia Muhammad is coached by Tim Blenkiron. He is an NCAA champion and owns the NO QUIT Tennis Academy. Asia trains there.
Blenkiron started coaching her when she was a child. She was part of Andre Agassi's TEAM AGASSI program in Las Vegas. This program helped her become a top junior player. Her first big moment was reaching the finals of the Tennis Channel Open when she was just 16 years old.
Asia's Grand Slam Doubles Highlights
Asia Muhammad has played in many Grand Slam tournaments. These are the biggest events in tennis. Here are some of her best results in doubles:
- Australian Open: She reached the third round in 2019.
- French Open: She made it to the quarterfinals in 2020.
- Wimbledon: She reached the third round in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
- US Open: Her best result was reaching the semifinals in 2020.
Asia's Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Highlights
Asia has also played in mixed doubles at Grand Slams, where a team has one male and one female player:
- French Open: She reached the quarterfinals in 2023.
- Australian Open: She reached the quarterfinals in 2025.
WTA Tour Doubles Titles
Asia Muhammad has won 11 doubles titles on the WTA Tour. Here are some of her notable wins:
- 2015 Rosmalen Open: Won on grass with Laura Siegemund.
- 2020 Auckland Open: Won on hard court with Taylor Townsend.
- 2022 Melbourne Summer Set: Won on hard court with Jessica Pegula.
- 2023 Adelaide International: Won a WTA 500 title on hard court with Taylor Townsend.
- 2024 Washington Open: Won another WTA 500 title on hard court with Taylor Townsend.
- 2024 Cincinnati Open: Won a WTA 1000 title on hard court with Erin Routliffe. This is one of her biggest wins!
She has also reached the finals of other big tournaments, including the Indian Wells Open and the Wuhan Open.
WTA Challenger and ITF Circuit Titles
Asia has also had great success in WTA Challenger and ITF Circuit events. These tournaments help players gain experience and improve their rankings.
- She has won 5 doubles titles on the WTA Challenger Tour.
- She has won 14 singles titles and 35 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit.
See also
In Spanish: Asia Muhammad para niños
