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Caroline Garcia
Singles
Garcia at the 2023 Washington Open
Country (sports)	France
Residence	Lyon, France
Born	(1993-10-16) October 16, 1993 (age 31) Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Turned pro	2011
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Louis-Paul Garcia (–2021) Gabriel Urpí (2021) Juan Pablo Guzmán (–Apr 2023), Bertrand Perret (2021–Oct 2022, Apr 2023–)
Prize money	US$18,283,326 29th in all-time rankings
Official website	caro-garcia.com
Career record	467–354 (56.88%)
Career titles	11
Highest ranking	No. 4 (September 10, 2018)
Current ranking	No. 30 (September 9, 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2018, 2023)
French Open	QF (2017)
Wimbledon	4R (2017, 2022)
US Open	SF (2022)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2022)
Olympic Games	2R (2016)
Doubles
Career record	191–119 (61.61%)
Career titles	8
Highest ranking	No. 2 (October 24, 2016)
Current ranking	No. 64 (September 9, 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	SF (2017)
French Open	W (2016, 2022)
Wimbledon	QF (2016, 2023)
US Open	F (2016)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	SF (2016)
Olympic Games	2R (2024)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open	1R (2015, 2021)
Wimbledon	2R (2015)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2016, 2024)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	W (2019)
Hopman Cup	RR (2016)

Caroline Garcia (born October 16, 1993) is a professional tennis player from France. She is known for her powerful playing style. Caroline has been ranked as high as world No. 4 in singles and world No. 2 in doubles. In 2022, she won the WTA Finals, which is a big tournament for the best players.

Caroline is also a two-time champion in Grand Slam doubles. She won the French Open women's doubles title in 2016 and 2022 with her partner Kristina Mladenovic. They also reached the finals of the 2016 US Open. In singles, Caroline has won eleven titles on the WTA Tour. This includes three major WTA 1000 tournaments. She has represented France in the Billie Jean King Cup and helped her team win in 2019. She has also played for France at the 2016 and 2024 Olympics.

About Caroline Garcia

Early Life and Family

Caroline Garcia was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. Soon after, her family moved to Bron, a suburb of Lyon. She is the only child of Mylène and Louis-Paul Garcia. Her father, Louis-Paul, used to be her coach until 2021. His grandparents came from the Costa Blanca region in Spain.

Starting Her Tennis Journey

Caroline showed great promise as a junior player. In 2011, she reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon in the girls' singles. She also made it to the finals of the US Open that same year. Her highest junior ranking was world No. 5.

In 2011, Caroline played in her first main WTA tournament at the Australian Open. She won her first match but lost in the second round. At the French Open, she played against former world No. 1, Maria Sharapova. Even though she lost, she impressed many people. Famous tennis player Andy Murray even tweeted that she would be "number one in the world one day".

Becoming a Professional Player

Caroline officially became a professional tennis player in 2011. She continued to improve her game. By 2013, she was strong enough to enter the main draw of the US Open without needing a special invitation. This helped her reach the world's top 70 players for the first time.

First Big Wins (2014)

In 2014, Caroline won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Copa Claro Colsanitas in Colombia. She beat the defending champion, Jelena Janković, in the final. Later that year, she reached the quarterfinals of a major event at the Madrid Open. She also had strong performances at the Wuhan Open, beating top players like Venus Williams and Agnieszka Radwańska.

Reaching More Finals (2015)

In 2015, Caroline reached two WTA singles finals, at the Mexican Open and the Monterrey Open. She also achieved her first win against former world No. 1, Ana Ivanovic.

Grand Slam Doubles Champion (2016)

The year 2016 was a big one for Caroline, especially in doubles. She teamed up with Kristina Mladenovic. They won the doubles title at the Charleston tournament and the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

French Open Doubles Title

At the French Open, Caroline and Kristina won the women's doubles title. This was their first Grand Slam doubles win! They were the first all-French pair to win this title since 1971.

More Success in 2016

Caroline also won two singles titles in 2016: the Internationaux de Strasbourg and the Mallorca Open. She became the top-ranked French singles player. At the US Open, she and Kristina reached the doubles final. They also qualified for the WTA Finals, which is a tournament for the best players at the end of the year. They were even named the Best Doubles Team of the Year.

Top 10 in Singles (2017)

In 2017, Caroline decided to focus more on her singles career. She reached her first Grand Slam singles quarterfinal at the French Open. She also made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Winning Big Titles

Caroline won her first Premier-5 singles title at the Wuhan Open. This was a very important win for her. She then went on to win her first Premier-Mandatory title at the China Open. She became the first player to win both the Wuhan and China Open in the same year! These big wins helped her qualify for the WTA Finals and reach a career-high ranking of world No. 8.

Reaching World No. 4 (2018)

In 2018, Caroline continued her strong performance. She reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and the French Open. On September 10, 2018, she reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 4.

Fed Cup Champion (2019)

In 2019, Caroline played a key role in helping the French team win the 2019 Fed Cup. She reunited with Kristina Mladenovic to win the deciding doubles match against Australia.

Recent Years (2020-2024)

Caroline continued to compete at a high level. In 2020, she reached the third round of the US Open, beating top-seeded Karolína Plíšková. She also made it to the fourth round of the French Open.

WTA Finals Champion (2022)

In 2022, Caroline had an amazing year. She won her second French Open doubles title with Kristina Mladenovic. She also won three singles titles, including the Bad Homburg Open and the Poland Open. At the Cincinnati Open, she became the first qualifier to reach a WTA 1000 final and won the title.

Her incredible form led her to the semifinals of the US Open, her best Grand Slam singles result. She then qualified for the WTA Finals and won the biggest singles title of her career, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. This brought her back to her career-high ranking of world No. 4.

2023 and 2024

In 2023, Caroline reached two singles finals and a WTA 1000 semifinal. She also played in the United Cup for France at the start of 2024. She participated in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, representing her home country.

Playing Style

Caroline Garcia is known as an offensive baseliner. This means she plays aggressively from the back of the court. She hits the ball with lots of power and consistency. Her forehand is very strong, and she can hit many winners with it. She also has a powerful two-handed backhand.

Caroline's serve is also a big weapon. She is known for its accuracy. In 2022 and 2023, she served the most aces (direct points from a serve) on the WTA Tour. Because she has been very successful in doubles, she also has a good net game, which means she's good at hitting volleys close to the net. She moves well around the court, which helps her hit her powerful shots effectively.

Endorsements

Caroline Garcia is sponsored by several companies. Yonex provides her with clothing and racquets. She uses the Yonex VCORE SV 100 racquet. Her shoes are from New Balance. She is also a spokesperson for Sothys, a French beauty company.

Career statistics

Grand Slam tournament performance timelines

**Key**
W	F	SF	QF	#R	RR	Q#	A	NH

(W) Won; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (A) absent; (NH) not held. SR=strike rate (events won/competed)

To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

Tournament	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	SR	W–L	Win%
Australian Open	A	2R	Q3	1R	1R	3R	1R	3R	4R	3R	2R	2R	1R	4R	2R	0 / 13	16–13	55%
French Open	Q1	2R	1R	2R	1R	1R	2R	QF	4R	2R	4R	2R	2R	2R	2R	0 / 14	18–14	56%
Wimbledon	A	Q2	Q1	2R	3R	1R	2R	4R	1R	1R	NH	1R	4R	3R	2R	0 / 11	13–11	54%
US Open	A	Q1	Q2	2R	1R	1R	3R	3R	3R	1R	3R	2R	SF	1R	1R	0 / 12	15–12	56%
Win–loss	0–0	2–2	0–1	3–4	2–4	2–4	4–4	11–4	8–4	3–4	6–3	3–4	9–4	6–4	3–4	0 / 50	62–50	55%

Doubles

Tournament	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2021	2022	2023	SR	W–L	Win%
Australian Open	A	A	A	3R	3R	3R	SF	A	2R	A	0 / 5	11–5	69%
French Open	1R	1R	2R	1R	3R	W	A	A	W	A	2 / 7	15–5	75%
Wimbledon	A	A	Q1	2R	2R	QF	A	1R	A	QF	0 / 5	8–5	62%
US Open	A	A	2R	2R	QF	F	A	1R	QF	A	0 / 6	13–6	68%
Win–loss	0–1	0–1	2–2	4–4	8–4	16–3	4–1	0–2	10–2	3–1	2 / 23	47–21	69%

Grand Slam finals

Doubles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Win	2016	French Open	Clay	Kristina Mladenovic	Ekaterina Makarova Elena Vesnina	6–3, 2–6, 6–4
Loss	2016	US Open	Hard	Kristina Mladenovic	Bethanie Mattek-Sands Lucie Šafářová	6–2, 6–7^(5–7), 4–6
Win	2022	French Open (2)	Clay	Kristina Mladenovic	Coco Gauff Jessica Pegula	2–6, 6–3, 6–2