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Barbora Krejčíková

Krejčíková at the 2023 US Open
Native name	Barbora Krejčíková
Country (sports)	Czech Republic
Residence	Ivančice, Czech Republic
Born	(1995-12-18) 18 December 1995 (age 29) Brno, Czech Republic
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Turned pro	2010
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Jiri Novak Pavel Motl (2023–)
Prize money	US$ 16,163,776 38th in all-time rankings
Singles
Career record	397–227 (63.62%) (63.7%)
Career titles	8
Highest ranking	No. 2 (28 February 2022)
Current ranking	No. 78 (14 July 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (2022, 2024)
French Open	W (2021)
Wimbledon	W (2024)
US Open	QF (2021)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	SF (2024)
Olympic Games	QF (2024)
Doubles
Career record	367–144 (71.82%)
Career titles	19
Highest ranking	No. 1 (22 October 2018)
Current ranking	No. 102 (14 July 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	W (2022, 2023)
French Open	W (2018, 2021)
Wimbledon	W (2018, 2022)
US Open	W (2022)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2021)
Olympic Games	W (2021)
Mixed doubles
Career titles	3
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	W (2019, 2020, 2021)
French Open	QF (2021)
Wimbledon	3R (2017)
US Open	QF (2016, 2024)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Team competitions
Fed Cup	W (2018), record 1–1
Medal record Representing  Czech Republic Women's Tennis Gold 2020 Tokyo Doubles

Barbora Krejčíková, born on December 18, 1995, is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. She has been ranked as high as world No. 2 in singles and world No. 1 in doubles by the WTA. Barbora has won many titles, including eight in singles, 19 in doubles, and three in mixed doubles on the WTA Tour. She is known for her strong and powerful way of playing tennis.

Barbora has won two major singles titles: the French Open in 2021 and Wimbledon in 2024. She has also won seven major women's doubles titles. This includes a special achievement called the "career Golden Slam" in women's doubles. She won all seven of these doubles titles with her friend and teammate, Kateřina Siniaková. Barbora also won three major mixed doubles titles, all at the Australian Open. In total, she has won 12 major titles across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. She is one of only two active players to have won a major title in all three types of tennis, along with Venus Williams.

Besides her major titles, Barbora also won the WTA Finals in 2021 and a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in women's doubles. Both of these wins were with Kateřina Siniaková. She was also part of the Czech team that won the 2018 Fed Cup. The team of Krejčíková and Siniaková also finished second at two WTA Finals and the 2021 Australian Open.

Barbora's Early Life

Barbora Krejčíková started playing tennis when she was six years old. Later, she was coached and guided by the famous tennis player Jana Novotná. She played for a tennis club called TK Ivančice.

Career Highlights

Junior Years: A Strong Start

Barbora was ranked as the junior world No. 3 in October 2013. In that year, she won girls' doubles titles at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. She won these with her fellow Czech player, Kateřina Siniaková. She also reached the final of the Australian Open with Oleksandra Korashvili from Ukraine. This meant she was very close to winning all four major junior titles in one year. In the same year, she also won the European Junior Championship U18 in Switzerland in both singles and doubles.

Professional Career: Amazing Achievements

Singles Success

In October 2020, Barbora reached the fourth round of the French Open. This helped her finish the year ranked No. 65, which was her best ranking at that time.

In March 2021, Barbora played in her first singles final at a big WTA 1000 tournament, the Dubai Championships. She lost to Garbiñe Muguruza but still moved up to a new career-high ranking of No. 38.

In May 2021, Barbora won her first WTA singles title at Strasbourg. This happened just before the 2021 French Open began. She then went on to win the French Open, which was her first major singles title! After this big win, her ranking jumped to No. 15. She won her third WTA singles title at Prague. In February 2022, she reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2. This was after she made it to the final in Sydney and the quarterfinals of the 2022 Australian Open. Even after some injuries, Barbora won two more singles titles in 2022: at Tallinn and Ostrava.

In 2023, Barbora won her first WTA 1000 singles title at the Dubai Tennis Championships. She beat four players ranked in the top 10, including the world No. 1, 2, and 3 players.

In 2024, Barbora reached her second major singles final at the Wimbledon Championships. She beat former champion Elena Rybakina along the way. She then won the title by defeating Jasmine Paolini in three sets. This was her second major singles title, following her French Open win in 2021.

Doubles Dominance

With her teammate Kateřina Siniaková, Barbora won the doubles titles at the 2018 French Open and 2018 Wimbledon Championships. They also won the 2021 French Open women's doubles title and the Australian Open Women's doubles title in January 2022.

The pair then won the 2022 Wimbledon Championships title. They completed a special achievement called the "career Grand Slam" by winning the doubles title at the US Open.

Barbora has also won three major mixed doubles titles. She won the Australian Open for three years in a row from 2019 to 2021. She won the 2019 Australian Open with American partner Rajeev Ram. She successfully defended her title in 2020 with Nikola Mektić. In 2021, she won again with Rajeev Ram.

Additionally, Barbora has won six more doubles titles on the WTA Tour. She also won one WTA 125K series doubles title and 19 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit.

On October 22, 2018, Barbora Krejčíková became the world No. 1 in doubles, sharing the spot with Kateřina Siniaková. They were among a small group of Czech players to reach this top ranking.

In August 2021, Barbora and Siniaková won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in women's doubles.

In November 2021, Barbora won the 2021 WTA Finals doubles title with Siniaková. This was their first win at the year-end championships.

Professional Career Journey

2014–2015: First Steps on Tour

Krejčíková at the 2015 French Open qualifying tournament

Barbora made her debut on the WTA Tour at the 2014 Gastein Ladies. In singles, she played at the Tournoi de Québec, where she reached the second round. In doubles, she reached her first WTA Tour final at the Luxembourg Open.

In 2015, Barbora had more success in doubles. She won her first title at the Tournoi de Québec. In November, she won her first WTA 125K title at the Open de Limoges.

2016: Reaching the Top 30 in Doubles

Krejčíková at the 2016 French Open

Barbora started 2016 well in doubles, reaching the semifinals at the Auckland Open. Her big breakthrough came at the French Open. There, she and Siniaková reached the semifinals. This result helped her enter the top 50 in doubles rankings for the first time. At the US Open, she reached her second major quarterfinal. She then entered the top 30 in doubles rankings for the first time in her career.

2017: First Singles Final

Krejčíková at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships

In May 2017, Barbora reached her first WTA singles final at the Nuremberg Cup. She had played through the qualifying rounds to get there. This result brought her back into the top 150 singles players. In doubles, she reached the final at the Swedish Open.

2018: Two Major Titles and World No. 1 in Doubles

Together with Siniaková, she won the doubles titles at the 2018 French Open and Wimbledon.

This year was Barbora's most successful doubles season so far. She won her first major doubles title at the French Open with Siniaková. They then won the title at Wimbledon as well. This was a rare achievement, winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year. After Wimbledon, Barbora entered the top 5 in doubles for the first time. On October 22, Barbora, along with Siniaková, became the world No. 1 doubles players. They finished 2018 as the world's top doubles team and received an award for it.

2019: Australian Open Mixed Doubles Champion

Barbora won her first major mixed doubles title at the Australian Open. She played with Rajeev Ram and they won the final. She also reached the quarterfinals in women's doubles at the same tournament. This meant she had reached at least the quarterfinals in all four major tournaments.

At the Rogers Cup, she won her first big WTA 1000 doubles title with Siniaková. For the second year in a row, Barbora played at the WTA Finals with Siniaková.

2020: Second Mixed Doubles Australian Open Title

In 2020, Barbora made good progress in singles. For the first time, she qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open. At the French Open in September, Barbora had a big breakthrough, reaching the round of 16. She ended the year ranked world No. 65 in singles.

Barbora's doubles season started well with a title in Shenzhen. At the mixed doubles event, she won her second title in a row, this time with Nikola Mektić.

2021: French Open Titles, Olympic Gold & WTA Finals Champion

Krejčíková at the 2021 French Open

Barbora started 2021 ranked No. 65. She reached the quarterfinals at the Grampians Trophy. For the second year in a row, she and Siniaková reached the Australian Open doubles final. She won the mixed doubles for the third year in a row, again with Rajeev Ram.

At the Madrid Open, Barbora and Siniaková won the women's doubles title. This was their biggest title since Wimbledon in 2018. At Strasbourg, Barbora won her first singles title.

At the French Open, Barbora reached her first major singles quarterfinal. She then won the semifinal and, in her first major final, she won her first major singles title! In doubles, Barbora and Siniaková won their second French Open title. This was the first time a player won both singles and doubles at the French Open since 2000. After this, Krejčíková and Siniaková became the world No. 1 and No. 2 doubles players.

Three weeks later, Barbora played at Wimbledon for the first time in singles. She reached the fourth round, ending her 15-match winning streak. She quickly won again, taking the Prague Open title. This was her third singles title in four tournaments. At the 2020 Olympics in July, Barbora and Siniaková won the gold medal in the doubles event.

Barbora then made her singles debut at the 2021 US Open. She reached her first US Open quarterfinal. On September 20, Barbora reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 5 in singles.

In November, Barbora played in the WTA Finals in singles for the first time. She and Siniaková were unbeaten in the doubles tournament, winning the title. Barbora was given the 'Most Improved Player' award and 'Doubles Team of the Year' with Siniaková. She ended her amazing season as world No. 5 in singles and No. 2 in doubles.

2022: Doubles Golden Slam and Singles World No. 2

Barbora started 2022 as the third seed at the Sydney International. She reached the final, where she had a very close match. As the fourth seed in singles at the 2022 Australian Open, Barbora reached the quarterfinals. In doubles, she reached the final with Siniaková and they won their fourth major doubles title.

Despite an arm injury, she reached No. 2 in the world in the WTA singles rankings on February 28, 2022. This injury kept her out of several tournaments for three months.

At the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, she reached the third round in singles. In doubles, she reached the final with Siniaková and won the title for a second time.

At the US Open, she won the doubles title with Siniaková. With this win, Barbora and Siniaková completed the "Career Golden Slam." This means they won all four major tournaments and an Olympic gold medal in doubles. They remained undefeated in major tournaments in 2022.

Barbora returned to singles at the 2022 Tallinn Open and won the title. A week later, she won the title at the 2022 Ostrava Open, her second title in her home country. She defeated world No. 1, Iga Świątek, in three sets.

2023: Australian Open Doubles and WTA 1000 Singles Titles

At the Australian Open singles tournament, Barbora reached the fourth round. In the Australian Open doubles, she reunited with Katerina Siniaková. They won their 24th major match in a row and their seventh major doubles title. This was Barbora's 11th major title overall.

She won her first tournament of the season at the 2023 Dubai Tennis Championships. She defeated five seeded players and four top-10 players, including the world No. 1, 2, and 3. This was Barbora's first WTA 1000 singles title. She became only the fifth woman to defeat the world No. 1, 2, and 3 in a single tournament.

At the 2023 Birmingham Classic, she reached the semifinals and returned to the top 10 in singles rankings. In doubles, she won the title partnering Marta Kostyuk.

Barbora had to withdraw from the 2023 Wimbledon Championships due to an ankle injury. She also announced she was no longer working with her long-time coach.

After returning from injury, Barbora won her seventh singles title at the San Diego Open. She also won the doubles title there with Kateřina Siniaková. As a result, she returned to the top 10 in the rankings on September 18, 2023.

In November, Barbora and Siniaková decided to split as a doubles team. Barbora ended the year ranked No. 10 in singles and No. 13 in doubles.

2024: Wimbledon Champion and WTA Finals Semifinal

Barbora started 2024 by reaching the quarterfinal at the Australian Open. In doubles, she played with Laura Siegemund for the first time at a major tournament and reached the quarterfinals.

She missed several tournaments due to a back injury. In May, Barbora and Siegemund were finalists at the WTA 1000 Madrid Open in doubles.

At Wimbledon, Barbora reached her second major singles final. She defeated strong players like former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the semifinals. Barbora then defeated Jasmine Paolini in the final to win her second major singles title. She was one of the lowest-ranked players to win the Wimbledon singles title since 1975. As a result, she returned to the top 10 in singles rankings on July 15, 2024.

Barbora reunited with Kateřina Siniaková in doubles at the Prague Open. They won their first title together on home soil. At the Olympic Games in Paris, she reached the quarterfinals in singles and doubles.

At the season-ending WTA Finals, Barbora reached the semifinals. During her match, an American journalist made inappropriate comments about her. Barbora later stated that she expects more respect and professionalism from the media.

2025: Injury and Comeback

Barbora withdrew from the 2025 Australian Open due to a back injury. She returned to play in May at the Strasbourg Open. She got her first win of the year at the French Open.

Moving to the grass-court season, she reached the quarterfinals at the Eastbourne Open but had to withdraw due to a thigh injury. Defending her title at Wimbledon, Barbora reached the third round. As a result, her ranking dropped to world No. 78 on July 14, 2025.

Barbora's Playing Style

Barbora Krejčíková is an aggressive tennis player who can play well all over the court. She is known for her strong serve, powerful groundstrokes (shots hit after the ball bounces), and excellent net play. She can hit the ball with great power and accuracy, both across the court and down the line.

Her two-handed backhand is one of her best shots. She can hit amazing angles with it and win points from anywhere. She also uses a slice on her backhand to change the speed of the game. Her forehand is also strong, hit with a lot of spin to push opponents back. She sometimes uses a sliced forehand, which is rare in modern tennis, to surprise her opponents.

Because of her experience in doubles, Barbora is very good at the net. She has many different shots she can use when she is close to the net. She sometimes uses a "serve-and-volley" tactic, where she serves and then immediately runs to the net. She also has a very effective "drop shot" that lands softly near the net, surprising opponents. If an opponent manages to reach her drop shot, Barbora can quickly finish the point with a strong "volley" or a perfectly placed "lob" (a high shot over the opponent). She even developed her lob shot as a junior player to hit the ball over taller opponents!

Even though she plays aggressively, Barbora moves very well, is fast, and has great stamina. She can defend very well and is good at "counterpunching" (hitting back strong shots). Her first serve is powerful, reaching speeds of about 177 km/h (110 mph). She also has good second serves that make it hard for opponents to score easy points. Sometimes, she takes risks on her second serve, which can lead to double faults. Because of her aggressive style and strong defense, Barbora is a tough opponent on all court surfaces. However, she plays best on clay courts, where the ball bounces high and the game is slower, allowing her to use her playing style perfectly.

Endorsements

Barbora Krejčíková signed a deal in 2022 with Fila for her tennis clothes, shoes, and gear. She is also supported by Head for her racquets, specifically using the Head Extreme racquet. She is also sponsored by Roko-Motor, which is the Czech part of Jaguar Land Rover.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Performance

This section shows how Barbora has performed in the biggest tennis tournaments, called Grand Slams.

Singles Matches

Doubles Matches

Mixed Doubles Matches

Grand Slam Finals

Singles: 2 (2 titles)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponents	Score
Win	2021	French Open	Clay	Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova	6–1, 2–6, 6–4
Win	2024	Wimbledon	Grass	Jasmine Paolini	6–2, 2–6, 6–4

Doubles: 8 (7 titles, 1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Win	2018	French Open	Clay	Kateřina Siniaková	Eri Hozumi Makoto Ninomiya	6–3, 6–3
Win	2018	Wimbledon	Grass	Kateřina Siniaková	Nicole Melichar Květa Peschke	6–4, 4–6, 6–0
Loss	2021	Australian Open	Hard	Kateřina Siniaková	Elise Mertens Aryna Sabalenka	2–6, 3–6
Win	2021	French Open (2)	Clay	Kateřina Siniaková	Bethanie Mattek-Sands Iga Świątek	6–4, 6–2
Win	2022	Australian Open	Hard	Kateřina Siniaková	Anna Danilina Beatriz Haddad Maia	6–7(3–7), 6–4, 6–4
Win	2022	Wimbledon (2)	Grass	Kateřina Siniaková	Elise Mertens Zhang Shuai	6–2, 6–4
Win	2022	US Open	Hard	Kateřina Siniaková	Caty McNally Taylor Townsend	3–6, 7–5, 6–1
Win	2023	Australian Open (2)	Hard	Kateřina Siniaková	Shuko Aoyama Ena Shibahara	6–4, 6–3

Mixed Doubles: 3 (3 titles)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Win	2019	Australian Open	Hard	Rajeev Ram	Astra Sharma John-Patrick Smith	7–6(7–3), 6–1
Win	2020	Australian Open (2)	Hard	Nikola Mektić	Bethanie Mattek-Sands Jamie Murray	5–7, 6–4, [10–1]
Win	2021	Australian Open (3)	Hard	Rajeev Ram	Samantha Stosur Matthew Ebden	6–1, 6–4

Olympic Medal Matches

Doubles: 1 (gold medal)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Gold	2021	Tokyo 2020	Hard	Kateřina Siniaková	Belinda Bencic Viktorija Golubic	7–5, 6–1

Year-End Championships Finals

Doubles: 3 (1 title, 2 runner-ups)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Loss	2018	WTA Finals, Singapore	Hard (i)	Kateřina Siniaková	Tímea Babos Kristina Mladenovic	4–6, 5–7
Win	2021	WTA Finals, Guadalajara	Hard	Kateřina Siniaková	Hsieh Su-wei Elise Mertens	6–3, 6–4
Loss	2022	WTA Finals, Fort Worth	Hard (i)	Kateřina Siniaková	Veronika Kudermetova Elise Mertens	2–6, 6–4, [9–11]

See also

In Spanish: Barbora Krejčíková para niños