Jiske Griffioen facts for kids
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Griffioen in 2010
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| Country (sports) |  Netherlands |
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| Residence | Woerden, Netherlands |
| Born | 17 April 1985 Woerden, Netherlands |
| Turned pro | 2001 |
| Plays | Right handed |
| Official website | www.jiskegriffioen.com |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 508–173 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (8 June 2015) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2015, 2016) |
| French Open | W (2015) |
| Wimbledon | W (2016) |
| US Open | SF (2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Masters | W (2012, 2015, 2016) |
| Paralympic Games |  Gold Medal (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 401–90 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (25 July 2005) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2017, 2024) |
| French Open | W (2008, 2013, 2015) |
| Wimbledon | W (2012, 2013, 2023) |
| US Open | W (2006, 2007, 2013, 2015) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Masters Doubles | W (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015) |
| Paralympic Games |  Gold Medal (2016) |
Jiske Griffioen, born on April 17, 1985, is a famous Dutch professional wheelchair tennis player. She has won many big titles, including 20 Grand Slam championships (four in singles and 16 in doubles). Jiske is also a Paralympic gold medalist and has been ranked as the world's number one player.
Along with her partner Aniek van Koot, Jiske achieved a special "Grand Slam" in doubles in 2013. This means they won all four major tennis tournaments in the same year. In singles, Jiske has won the Masters tournament three times and earned a Paralympic gold medal. She is truly a champion in wheelchair tennis!
Jiske was born with spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine. Before playing tennis, she was a talented wheelchair basketball player. She even represented her country at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics when she was only 14 years old.
Jiske Griffioen's Tennis Journey
Starting Her Career: 2001–2004
Jiske began her tennis career in 2001, winning three singles tournaments in just a few weeks. She continued to improve, reaching her first final in Antwerp in 2002. By 2003, she was ranked 17th in the world.
In 2004, Jiske won her first singles title in Christchurch. She then won more titles in places like Bein, Cuneo, Prostejov, and Amsterdam. She also reached the finals of the Masters tournament. In doubles, she won the Masters with Korie Homan and other titles with Maaike Smit and Esther Vergeer. Jiske was also part of the winning team at the World Team Cup.
Rising Through the Ranks: 2005–2008
From 2005 to 2008, Jiske continued to achieve great success. In 2005, she won three singles titles and was a runner-up in many others. She also won the Masters doubles with Esther Vergeer and helped the Netherlands win the World Team Cup.
In 2006, Jiske won a singles title in Prostejov and reached the finals of the Australian Open and Nottingham. With Esther Vergeer, she won many doubles titles, including the Australian Open and the US Open. The Dutch team also won the World Team Cup for the 19th time.
The 2007 season saw Jiske win more singles titles in Seoul, Prostejov, and St Louis. She and Esther Vergeer continued their amazing doubles partnership, winning major titles in Melbourne and New York. They also won their third Masters doubles title together. The Netherlands team won the World Team Cup for the 20th time.
In 2008, Jiske won two singles titles. At the Paralympic Games, she reached the singles semifinals. In doubles, Jiske and Esther Vergeer won the Australian Open and French Open Grand Slam titles. They also won the Masters doubles, ending the year on a high note.
Continued Success: 2009–2012
In 2009, Jiske reached a singles final in Sydney and helped her country win the World Team Cup. In doubles, she reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments with Florence Gravellier.
The 2010 season started strong for Jiske with three tournament wins. She reached the semifinals of the Australian Open and US Open. In doubles, she reached the semifinals of three Grand Slam events. Jiske also helped the Netherlands win their 23rd women's World Team Cup title.
2011 was a very successful year for Jiske, as she won two singles tournaments and seven doubles titles. She reached the semifinals of all three Grand Slams in singles. Partnering with Aniek van Koot, she won many doubles titles. They reached the finals of all four Grand Slams, showing how strong their partnership was. Jiske was also named Amsterdam Sportswoman of the Year.
In 2012, Jiske won two singles titles. At the Paralympic Games, she won a bronze medal in singles, her first singles medal at the Paralympics. She also won her first Masters singles title. In doubles, Jiske and Aniek van Koot won six titles, including their first Grand Slam at Wimbledon. They also won a silver medal at the Paralympics and their first Masters doubles title together. Jiske helped her country win the World Team Cup for the 25th time.
Grand Slam Champion: 2013–2017
The 2013 season was incredible for Jiske. She won singles titles in Sydney, Melbourne, Rue, and Nottingham. With Aniek van Koot, she achieved a historic "Grand Slam" in doubles. They won the Australian, French, and US Open titles, and kept their Wimbledon crown. This meant they won all four major tournaments in one year! At the end of 2013, Jiske was ranked the world number one in doubles. She also helped the Netherlands win their 26th World Team Cup title.
In 2014, Jiske won several singles titles. She reached the semifinals of all three Grand Slam events. At the Masters, she reached the final.
Jiske achieved a huge milestone at the 2015 Australian Open, winning her first Grand Slam singles title. She defeated tough opponents like Marjolein Buis, Aniek van Koot, and Yui Kamiji to claim the championship. She won the Australian Open again in 2016.
In October 2017, Jiske announced her retirement from tennis, saying she no longer had the passion to compete. During her amazing career, she won 59 singles titles and 106 doubles titles. She was also the World Number One in singles for 106 weeks between 2015 and 2017.
Coming Back to the Court
In 2019, Jiske decided to return to professional tennis. Partnering with Diede de Groot, she won the women's doubles wheelchair tennis title at the 2024 Australian Open. They defeated Yui Kamiji and Kgothatso Montjane in the final, showing she still has what it takes to be a champion!
Grand Slam Finals
Jiske Griffioen has played in many Grand Slam finals, showing her incredible skill and determination.
Wheelchair Singles Finals (4 titles, 4 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 2006 | Australian Open | Hard |  Esther Vergeer |
4–6, 0–6 |
| Loss | 2013 | French Open | Clay |  Sabine Ellerbrock |
3–6, 6–3, 1–6 |
| Win | 2015 | Australian Open | Hard |  Yui Kamiji |
6–3, 7–5 |
| Win | 2015 | French Open | Clay | Aniek van Koot |
6–0, 6–2 |
| Win | 2016 | Australian Open | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
6–3, 7–5 |
| Win | 2016 | Wimbledon | Grass | Aniek van Koot |
4–6, 6–0, 6–4 |
| Loss | 2017 | Australian Open | Hard | Yui Kamiji |
7–6, 3–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 2023 | Wimbledon | Grass | Diede de Groot |
2–6, 1–6 |
Wheelchair Doubles Finals (16 titles, 15 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Win | 2006 | Australian Open | Hard | Esther Vergeer |
 Yuka Chokyu Mie Yaosa |
6–2, 6–0 |
| Win | 2006 | US Open | Hard | Esther Vergeer |
Korie Homan Maaike Smit |
6–4, 6–4 |
| Win | 2007 | Australian Open (2) | Hard | Esther Vergeer |
 Florence Gravellier Korie Homan |
6–0, 3–6, [10–6] |
| Win | 2007 | US Open (2) | Hard | Esther Vergeer |
Korie Homan Sharon Walraven |
6–1, 6–1 |
| Win | 2008 | Australian Open (3) | Hard | Esther Vergeer |
Korie Homan Sharon Walraven |
6–3, 6–1 |
| Win | 2008 | French Open | Clay | Esther Vergeer |
Korie Homan Sharon Walraven |
6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 2011 | Australian Open | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Esther Vergeer Sharon Walraven |
0–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 2011 | French Open | Clay | Aniek van Koot |
Esther Vergeer Sharon Walraven |
7–5, 4–6, [5–10] |
| Loss | 2011 | Wimbledon | Grass | Aniek van Koot |
Esther Vergeer Sharon Walraven |
4–6, 6–3, 5–7 |
| Loss | 2011 | US Open | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Esther Vergeer Sharon Walraven |
5–7, 7–6(10–8), 4–6 |
| Win | 2012 | Wimbledon | Grass | Aniek van Koot |
 Lucy Shuker Jordanne Whiley |
6–1, 6–2 |
| Win | 2013 | Australian Open (4) | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Marjolein Buis Lucy Shuker |
6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 2013 | French Open (2) | Clay | Aniek van Koot |
Sabine Ellerbrock Sharon Walraven |
6–2, 6–3 |
| Win | 2013 | Wimbledon (2) | Grass | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
6–4, 7–6(8–6) |
| Win | 2013 | US Open (3) | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Sabine Ellerbrock Yui Kamiji |
6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 2014 | Australian Open | Hard | Marjolein Buis |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
2–6, 7–6(7–3), 2–6 |
| Loss | 2014 | French Open | Clay | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
6–7(3–7), 6–3, [8–10] |
| Loss | 2014 | Wimbledon | Grass | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
6–3, 2–6, 5–7 |
| Loss | 2014 | US Open | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
4–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
| Loss | 2015 | Australian Open | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
6–4, 4–6, 5–7 |
| Win | 2015 | French Open (3) | Clay | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
7–6(7–1), 3–6, [10–8] |
| Loss | 2015 | Wimbledon | Grass | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
2–6, 7–5, 3–6 |
| Win | 2015 | US Open (4) | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Marjolein Buis Sabine Ellerbrock |
7–6(7–3), 6–1 |
| Loss | 2016 | Australian Open | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Marjolein Buis Yui Kamiji |
2–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 2016 | French Open | Clay | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
4–6, 6–4, [6–10] |
| Loss | 2016 | Wimbledon | Grass | Aniek van Koot |
Yui Kamiji Jordanne Whiley |
2–6, 2–6 |
| Win | 2017 | Australian Open (5) | Hard | Aniek van Koot |
Diede de Groot Yui Kamiji |
6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 2017 | French Open | Clay | Aniek van Koot |
Marjolein Buis Yui Kamiji |
3–6, 5–7 |
| Win | 2023 | Wimbledon (3) | Grass | Diede de Groot |
Yui Kamiji Kgothatso Montjane |
6–1, 6–4 |
| Loss | 2023 | US Open | Hard | Diede de Groot |
Yui Kamiji Kgothatso Montjane |
walkover |
| Win | 2024 | Australian Open (6) | Hard | Diede de Groot |
Yui Kamiji Kgothatso Montjane |
6–3, 7–6(7–2) |
| Loss | 2024 | Wimbledon | Grass | Diede de Groot |
Yui Kamiji Kgothatso Montjane |
4–6, 4–6 |
