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Julia Görges
Singles
Görges at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships
ITF name	Julia Goerges
Country (sports)	Germany
Residence	Bad Oldesloe, Germany Regensburg, Germany
Born	(1988-11-02) 2 November 1988 (age 36) Bad Oldesloe, West Germany
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Turned pro	2005
Retired	21 October 2020
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Sebastian Sachs Michael Geserer
Prize money	$9,913,954
Official website	julia-goerges.com
Career record	479–337 (58.7%)
Career titles	7
Highest ranking	No. 9 (20 August 2018)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2012, 2013, 2015)
French Open	4R (2015)
Wimbledon	SF (2018)
US Open	4R (2017, 2019)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	3R (2012)
Doubles
Career record	253–206 (55.12%)
Career titles	5
Highest ranking	No. 12 (22 August 2016)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	SF (2015, 2016)
French Open	3R (2011)
Wimbledon	SF (2016)
US Open	QF (2012)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour Finals	QF (2016)
Olympic Games	2R (2012)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2014)
French Open	F (2014)
Wimbledon	QF (2012)
US Open	2R (2015)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	F (2014), record 13–12

Julia Görges, born on November 2, 1988, is a famous German former professional tennis player. She was one of the top players in the world. Julia reached a career-high ranking of No. 9 in singles in August 2018. She also ranked No. 12 in doubles in August 2016.

Julia won seven singles titles and five doubles titles on the WTA Tour. Her biggest win was at the 2017 WTA Elite Trophy at the end of 2017. She also won many titles on the lower-level ITF Circuit.

Görges started her professional career in 2005. By June 2008, she was among the top 100 players globally. She reached the semifinals at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships, which was her best Grand Slam result. Julia also made it to the semifinals in women's doubles at the Australian Open twice. She reached the final in mixed doubles at the 2014 French Open. Julia Görges announced her retirement from tennis in October 2020.

About Julia Görges
Julia's Tennis Career
Career Statistics
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About Julia Görges

Julia Görges was born in Bad Oldesloe, Germany. Her parents are Klaus and Inge Görges. She has an older half-sister named Maike. Julia went to school in Bad Oldesloe from 1995 to 2005.

She started playing tennis when she was about five years old. Her favorite tennis player growing up was Martina Hingis. She also admired Roger Federer. Julia liked playing on hard courts and grass courts the most. Her favorite tournament was the Australian Open.

Julia's Tennis Career

Early Career (2005–2008)

Görges at the 2008 US Open

Julia Görges began her professional journey in 2005. She played in seven tournaments that year. In 2006 and 2007, she mostly played on the ITF Circuit. She won tournaments in Wahlstedt and Bielefeld in 2006. In 2007, she won in Antalya and Bucharest.

She also played in her first WTA Tour main draws. A highlight was reaching the semifinals in Stockholm. Julia made her first Grand Slam appearance at the US Open. She entered the top 100 rankings after the French Open. She won her first Grand Slam match at Wimbledon in 2008.

Becoming a Top 100 Player (2009)

In 2009, Julia Görges started playing in more WTA Tour events. This was her first year playing in all four Grand Slam tournaments. She reached the semifinals at the Bell Challenge.

First WTA Title (2010)

Görges at the 2010 US Open

Julia Görges won her first WTA singles title in 2010. This happened at the Gastein Ladies tournament. She beat Timea Bacsinszky in the final. After this win, she entered the top 50 rankings.

At the Japan Open, she beat former world No. 1 Dinara Safina. She also defeated Samantha Stosur, who was a top-10 player. Julia reached her second WTA final at the Luxembourg Open.

Breaking into the Top 25 (2011)

Görges practicing in San Diego in 2011

Julia Görges had a great start to 2011. She reached the semifinals at the Auckland Open. At the Australian Open, she reached the third round. This was her best Grand Slam performance at the time.

Görges at the 2011 Aegon International

In April, she won her second WTA title at the Stuttgart Grand Prix. She beat the world No. 1, Caroline Wozniacki, in the final. This was a huge win for her. She also beat Wozniacki again at the Madrid Open. Julia finished 2011 ranked No. 21 in the world.

Consistent Top 20 Player (2012)

Görges at the 2012 Indian Wells

In 2012, Julia Görges continued her strong performance. She reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. This was her best result there. She also reached the final at the Dubai Championships. This helped her reach a career-high ranking of No. 15.

Görges at the 2012 US Open

At the London Olympics, she had a big win. She defeated the second seed, Agnieszka Radwańska. Julia finished 2012 ranked No. 18.

Challenges and Comeback (2013–2017)

Görges at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships

In 2013, Julia Görges faced some challenges. She reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. However, she had many early losses in other tournaments. She also dealt with injuries.

Görges at the 2014 US Open

In 2014, her ranking dropped. But she had a great run in mixed doubles at the French Open. She reached her first Grand Slam final with Nenad Zimonjić.

Görges at 2015 French Open

In 2015, she reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. She also made it to the semifinals in doubles there. At the French Open, she upset the fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki.

Görges at the 2016 US Open

In 2016, Julia reached two Grand Slam doubles semifinals. She made it to the semifinals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Julia Görges at the 2017 Washington Open

2017 was a strong year for Julia. She reached three singles finals. She won the Kremlin Cup, her first singles title since 2011. This win helped her get into the top 20. She then won the WTA Elite Trophy, her biggest career title. She ended 2017 with a career-high ranking of No. 14.

Top 10 Debut and Wimbledon Semifinal (2018)

Görges at the 2018 French Open

Julia Görges started 2018 by winning the Auckland Open. This was her second title in a row. After a strong performance at the St. Petersburg tournament, she entered the top 10 rankings for the first time.

She reached the final at the Charleston tournament. At Wimbledon, Julia had her best Grand Slam result. She reached the semifinals, beating many strong players. She lost to Serena Williams in a tough match. In October, she won her sixth singles title at the Luxembourg Open.

Defending Titles and Retirement (2019–2020)

Görges at the 2019 Birmingham Classic

In 2019, Julia Görges successfully defended her Auckland Open title. She beat Bianca Andreescu in the final. She also reached the final at the Birmingham tournament. At the US Open, she reached the fourth round. She had a match point but lost to Donna Vekić. She also reached the final at the Luxembourg Open.

In 2020, Julia reached the quarterfinals of the Auckland Open. She also made it to the third round of the Australian Open. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she chose not to play in the US Open season. Her last tournament was the French Open. On October 21, 2020, Julia Görges announced her retirement from professional tennis.

Career Statistics

Julia Görges played in many tournaments throughout her career. Here is a summary of her Grand Slam singles results:

Tournament	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	Win-Loss
Australian Open	A	A	Q2	1R	2R	3R	4R	4R	2R	4R	2R	2R	2R	1R	3R	18–12
French Open	A	A	Q3	1R	2R	3R	3R	1R	2R	4R	2R	1R	3R	1R	2R	13–12
Wimbledon	A	A	2R	1R	1R	3R	3R	1R	1R	1R	1R	1R	SF	3R	NH	12–12
US Open	A	1R	1R	1R	2R	3R	1R	1R	1R	1R	2R	4R	2R	4R	A	11–13
Overall Win-Loss	0–0	0–1	1–2	0–4	3–4	8–4	7–4	3–4	2–4	6–4	3–4	4–4	9–4	5–4	3–2	54–49