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Daria Saville
Singles
Saville at the 2023 US Open
Country (sports)	Australia (2015–present) Russia (2009–2015)
Residence	Melbourne, Australia
Born	(1994-03-05) 5 March 1994 (age 31) Moscow, Russia
Height	1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
Plays	Right (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Michael Logarzo
Prize money	US$ 6,126,341
Career record	343–277
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 20 (28 August 2017)
Current ranking	No. 138 (16 June 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2016, 2017)
French Open	3R (2018, 2022)
Wimbledon	3R (2018)
US Open	2R (2017, 2018, 2023)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2016)
Doubles
Career record	78–79
Career titles	3
Highest ranking	No. 45 (25 September 2017)
Current ranking	No. 1210 (16 June 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2019, 2024)
French Open	3R (2017)
Wimbledon	3R (2016)
US Open	3R (2017)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2016, 2024)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2015)
French Open	1R (2016)
Wimbledon	1R (2017, 2018)
US Open	2R (2015)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	7–8
Hopman Cup	Australia W (2016)

Daria Saville
Medal record
Representing Russia
Women's tennis
Youth Olympic Games
Gold	2010 Singapore	Singles

Daria Saville (born 5 March 1994) is a professional tennis player from Australia. She was born in Russia and used her maiden name, Gavrilova, until she married Luke Saville in 2021. Daria reached her highest singles ranking of world No. 20 on August 28, 2017. She also achieved a doubles ranking of No. 45 on September 25, 2017.

Daria has won one singles title and three doubles titles on the WTA Tour, which is a major professional tennis circuit. She also won four singles and two doubles titles on the ITF Circuit, which is another level of professional tennis tournaments.

When she was a junior player, Daria was very successful. She won the gold medal at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games and also won the 2010 US Open in the junior category. She was ranked as the world's No. 1 junior player in August 2010.

Throughout her career, Daria has beaten some very famous tennis players. These include former Grand Slam champions like Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Angelique Kerber, and Petra Kvitová. When Daria beat Angelique Kerber, it was her first win against a player ranked No. 1 in the world! All these players were in the top 10 when Daria beat them.

Personal Life and Background
Daria's Tennis Journey
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Personal Life and Background

Daria's connection with Australian tennis player Luke Saville was a big reason she decided to become an Australian citizen. They got engaged on December 6, 2018, and married on December 4, 2021. After their marriage, she started using his last name, Saville.

Her first tennis coach was Marina Marenko, who is the mother of another well-known tennis player, Andrey Rublev.

Daria's Tennis Journey

2010: Becoming the No. 1 Junior Player

Daria Saville in 2010

In 2010, Daria was chosen to play for Russia at the very first Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Even though she wasn't expected to win, Daria made it all the way to the gold medal match. She beat several strong players, including the top seed, Elina Svitolina. In the final, she came back after losing the first set to win the gold medal against Zheng Saisai from China. After this big win, Daria became the top-ranked junior tennis player in the world.

Later that year, she played in the junior event at the US Open as the top seed. She won all her matches, including against Sloane Stephens, to reach an all-Russian final against Yulia Putintseva. Daria won the final in two sets. She also played in the doubles event with Irina Khromacheva and reached the semifinals.

Because of her success as a junior, Daria was given a special entry into a professional WTA Tour event in her hometown of Moscow. She played her first professional match but lost. She finished 2010 as the No. 1 junior player and was ranked No. 515 in the professional WTA rankings.

2011: First Professional Title

In 2011, Daria hoped to win more junior Grand Slam titles, but she had some tough losses early in the tournaments. She lost in the first round at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. She also lost in the quarterfinals at the French Open and in the second round defending her US Open title.

Daria started playing more on the ITF Women's Circuit, which is a step up from junior tournaments. She reached her first professional final in Moscow but lost. However, later that year, she won her first professional title in Antalya, Turkey. She finished 2011 ranked No. 383 in the world.

2012: First WTA Tour Main Draw Win

In April 2012, Daria won her first professional doubles title in Switzerland with her partner Irina Khromacheva. They also won the junior doubles title at the French Open.

In June, Daria qualified for the main part of a WTA Tour event for the first time at the Rosmalen Grass Court Championships. She won her first main draw match against Yanina Wickmayer, who was ranked No. 35 in the world. This was her biggest win at the time.

2013: Grand Slam Debut

Daria started 2013 by playing in the qualifying rounds for the Australian Open. She won three matches to earn a spot in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. She won her first-round match but lost in the second round.

In February, she played in a big tournament in Qatar. She got into the main draw as a "lucky loser" after another player withdrew. She won her first match there and then played against the world No. 2, Serena Williams. Daria lost to Serena in two sets. Later in October, Daria had knee surgery. She ended 2013 ranked No. 144.

2014: Returning to Play

Daria Saville at the 2014 Pan Pacific Open

Daria returned to playing in July 2014 after her knee surgery. She won a doubles title in California with Storm Sanders. In August, it was announced that Daria would represent Australia at the US Open.

In October, Daria won her second professional singles title in Bangkok, Thailand. In December, she won a special playoff tournament in Australia, which guaranteed her a spot in the main draw of the 2015 Australian Open.

2015: Big Wins and First WTA Semifinal

Daria Saville at the 2015 French Open

Daria had a fantastic start to 2015. In February, she won two big tournaments in Australia, the Burnie International and the Launceston International. These were her biggest titles so far.

At the Miami Open, Daria beat the world No. 2, Maria Sharapova. This was her first win against a top-10 player! She continued to play well, reaching the fourth round. Later, at the Italian Open, she beat another top-10 player, Ana Ivanovic. Daria then reached her first semifinal on the WTA Tour at this event, which was a huge achievement.

2016: Hopman Cup Champion and First WTA Premier Final

Daria Saville at the 2016 US Open

Daria started 2016 by playing for Australia in the 2016 Hopman Cup with Nick Kyrgios. They played very well together and won the tournament, which was only the second time Australia had won the Hopman Cup.

At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round, which is a great result at a Grand Slam. She also reached the quarterfinals in Madrid and the third round in Rome. In October, Daria reached her first WTA Premier final in Moscow, playing in both singles and doubles.

2017: Winning Her First WTA Title

Daria started 2017 strong, reaching the semifinals of the Hopman Cup again with Nick Kyrgios. For the second year in a row, she made it to the fourth round of the Australian Open.

In August, Daria won her first WTA Tour title at the Connecticut Open. She beat Dominika Cibulková in a tough three-set match to claim the championship. This was a very exciting moment in her career!

2019: A Challenging Year

2019 was a difficult year for Daria. She lost in the first round of many tournaments, including the Brisbane International, Sydney International, and Australian Open.

She played for Australia in the Fed Cup and reached the quarterfinals of a tournament in Strasbourg. However, she had to stop her first-round match at the French Open because of a thigh injury. She continued to struggle with injuries and ended the season ranked No. 237.

Daria Saville at the 2019 Sydney International

2020–2021: Dealing with Injuries

Daria missed the Australian Open because she was recovering from an achilles tendon injury. She returned to play in September 2020 and got her first win since July 2019 at the French Open. She ended 2020 ranked No. 446.

In 2021, she played at the Yarra Valley Classic and the Australian Open. After the Australian Open, Daria announced she would have surgery on her achilles tendon again. In November, she represented Australia at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, winning her first match back. She finished 2021 ranked No. 419.

2022: Big Comeback and Another Injury

Daria started 2022 with a low ranking but quickly showed her fighting spirit. At the Abierto Zapopan, she beat the reigning US Open champion, Emma Raducanu. This helped her ranking rise significantly.

In March, Daria had an amazing run at the Indian Wells Open, where she beat a top-10 player, Ons Jabeur. The following week, at the Miami Open, she reached the quarterfinals. She was the lowest-ranked player ever to reach the Miami quarterfinals, which was a huge achievement! This success brought her back into the top 100 rankings.

However, later in the year, at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, Daria suffered another serious injury. She tore her ACL (a ligament in her knee) while playing a match. She had surgery for this injury.

2023: Returning to the Tour Again

After a long time off due to her ACL injury, Daria returned to the tour at Wimbledon. Her match was interrupted by a protester, which made it hard for her to refocus, and she lost.

She then played in the Hungarian Open and reached the semifinals of the German Open in Hamburg. During the American hardcourt season, she played at the US Open, winning her first-round match before losing to the top seed, Iga Świątek. She also played in several tournaments in China.