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Dominika Cibulková

Cibulková at the 2019 French Open
Full name	Dominika Navara Cibulková
Country (sports)	Slovakia
Residence	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Born	(1989-05-06) 6 May 1989 (age 36) Bratislava, Czechoslovakia
Height	1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Turned pro	2004
Retired	2019
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Matej Lipták
Prize money	$13,725,520 44th in all-time rankings
Singles
Career record	450–299 (60.08%)
Career titles	8
Highest ranking	No. 4 (20 March 2017)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	F (2014)
French Open	SF (2009)
Wimbledon	QF (2011, 2016, 2018)
US Open	QF (2010)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2016)
Olympic Games	3R (2008)
Doubles
Career record	55–81 (40.44%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 59 (13 August 2012)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	3R (2016)
French Open	2R (2010, 2014)
Wimbledon	3R (2010)
US Open	QF (2008)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	SF (2013), record 21–19
Hopman Cup	W (2009)

Dominika Cibulková (born on May 6, 1989) is a former professional tennis player from Slovakia. She became famous for winning the 2016 WTA Finals, a big tournament for top players. She was one of only a few players to win this event in her very first try.

Throughout her career, Dominika won eight singles titles on the WTA Tour. She also won two titles on the ITF Circuit, which is another level of professional tennis. She reached the quarterfinals or better at all four major Grand Slam tournaments. One of her biggest achievements was reaching the final of the 2014 Australian Open. Even though she didn't win that match, she was the first Slovak woman to reach a Grand Slam final.

About Dominika

Dominika started playing tennis when she was eight years old in Piešťany, Slovakia. When she was eleven, her family moved to Bratislava. Her mother, Katarína Cibulková, is a lawyer and politician in Slovakia.

Dominika had a special phrase she used, "Pome," which means "Let's go" or "Come on" in English. She even started a clothing line with this phrase in 2014, with help from her friend and fellow tennis player, Marion Bartoli.

Dominika married her fiancé, Michal Navara, on July 9, 2016. After she stopped playing tennis, she announced she was expecting her first child. Her son was born in June 2020. In September 2022, she shared that she was expecting her second child.

Tennis Career Highlights

Starting Out in Tennis

Early in her career, Dominika mostly played in smaller tournaments on the ITF Women's Circuit. She won two of these tournaments: one in Portugal in 2005 and another in Bratislava in 2006.

First Big Tournaments (2007)

Cibulková during the 2007 season

In 2007, Dominika played in her first major Grand Slam tournament, the 2007 French Open. She made it to the third round, which was a great start. She also reached the semifinals at a tournament in China later that year.

Reaching WTA Finals (2008)

Cibulková at the 2008 US Open

In 2008, Dominika reached her first-ever final at a WTA Tour event, the Amelia Island Championships. She played against Maria Sharapova in that final. She also beat Venus Williams at another tournament and reached another final at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.

French Open Semifinal (2009)

Cibulková at the 2009 French Open

Dominika had a fantastic year in 2009, especially at the 2009 French Open. She made it all the way to the semifinals, which was her best Grand Slam result at that time. She beat Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals before losing in the semifinals.

US Open Quarterfinal (2010)

Cibulková at the 2010 US Open

In 2010, Dominika reached the quarterfinals of the US Open. This was her second time reaching the quarterfinals at a major Grand Slam tournament. She showed her strong play on hard courts.

First WTA Title (2011)

Cibulková at the 2011 US Open

Dominika won her first WTA Tour title in 2011 at the Kremlin Cup. This was a big moment in her career, showing she could win at the highest level of professional tennis. Earlier in the year, she also beat the world No. 1 player, Caroline Wozniacki, at a tournament in Sydney.

More Titles and Grand Slam Success (2012)

Cibulková at the 2012 Miami Open

In 2012, Dominika won her second career title at the Carlsbad Open in California. She also had another strong performance at the 2012 French Open, reaching the quarterfinals for the second time. She even defeated the world No. 1, Victoria Azarenka, at that tournament.

Winning in Stanford (2013)

Cibulková at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships

Dominika started 2013 by reaching the final of the Sydney International. Later that year, she won her third WTA Tour singles title at the Stanford tournament. She beat Agnieszka Radwańska in the final.

Australian Open Finalist (2014)

Cibulková at the 2014 Madrid Open

The year 2014 was a landmark for Dominika. She reached her first Grand Slam final at the 2014 Australian Open. This was a historic moment as she was the first Slovak woman to achieve this. She also won the Mexican Open and reached the top 10 in the WTA rankings for the first time.

Coming Back from Injury (2015)

Cibulková at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships

In 2015, Dominika had surgery on her Achilles tendon, which meant she missed several months of playing. She worked hard to come back and showed her fighting spirit. She reached the quarterfinals of the 2015 Australian Open before her injury.

WTA Finals Champion (2016)

Cibulková at the 2016 US Open

The year 2016 was Dominika's best season. She won three WTA Tour titles, including the Katowice Open and the Eastbourne International. Her biggest win was at the 2016 WTA Finals in Singapore. She won this prestigious tournament in her first appearance, beating the world No. 1, Angelique Kerber, in the final. She finished the year ranked No. 5 in the world, her highest career ranking.

First Doubles Title (2017)

Cibulková at the 2017 Eastbourne International

In 2017, Dominika reached a new career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world. She also won her first WTA doubles title at the Ricoh Open, playing with Kirsten Flipkens. She reached a singles final in Connecticut later that year.

Continued Efforts (2018)

Cibulková at the 2018 Connecticut Open

Dominika continued to compete in 2018, reaching two finals at the Hungarian Ladies Open and the Internationaux de Strasbourg. She also made it to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the third time in her career. In December, she opened her own tennis academy called Love4Tennis in Bratislava.

End of Career (2019)

Dominika played her last professional tennis matches in 2019. She officially retired from the sport at the end of the season. Her final match was in doubles at the French Open.

How Dominika Played Tennis

Dominika Cibulková was known for her energetic and aggressive playing style. She had a lot of power in her shots, especially her forehand, and was very quick around the court. She often hit the ball early, right after it bounced, to put pressure on her opponents.

She was also good at coming to the net to finish points. When a point ended, she would quickly get ready for the next one, which helped her stay focused and keep the pressure on. She had a strong serve and could also use drop shots to surprise her opponents. Her strength and speed helped her reach many difficult shots.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Singles: 1 (runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2014	Australian Open	Hard	Li Na	6–7(3–7), 0–6

Year-End Championships Finals

Singles: 1 (title)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2016	WTA Finals, Singapore	Hard (i)	Angelique Kerber	6–3, 6–4

Grand Slam Singles Performance Timeline

Records

See also

In Spanish: Dominika Cibulková para niños