Karolína Plíšková facts for kids

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Karolina Pliskova

Plíšková at the 2024 Washington Open
Native name	Karolína Plíšková
Country (sports)	Czech Republic
Residence	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Born	(1992-03-21) 21 March 1992 (age 33) Louny, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Turned pro	2009
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Željko Krajan (2024–),Olga Savchuk (2020–2023) Sascha Bajin (2020–2022, 2023), Leoš Friedl (2022), Daniel Vallverdú (2020), Conchita Martínez (2019), Rennae Stubbs (2018), Tomáš Krupa (2017–2018), David Kotyza (2017), Jiří Vaněk (2014–2016), Jan Bedáň [cs] (2010-2012)
Prize money	US$ 26,111,050 13th all-time in earnings
Official website	karolina-pliskova.com
Singles
Career record	641–372 (63.28%)
Career titles	17
Highest ranking	No. 1 (17 July 2017)
Current ranking	No. 132 (17 February 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	SF (2019)
French Open	SF (2017)
Wimbledon	F (2021)
US Open	F (2016)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	SF (2017, 2018, 2019)
Olympic Games	3R (2020)
Doubles
Career record	184–146 (55.76%)
Career titles	5
Highest ranking	No. 11 (31 October 2016)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	SF (2016)
French Open	QF (2021)
Wimbledon	SF (2016)
US Open	3R (2016, 2023)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon	2R (2014)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	W (2015, 2016, 2018)
Hopman Cup	RR (2016)

Karolína Plíšková (born March 21, 1992) is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. She was once ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles. She held this top spot for eight weeks. She also reached world No. 11 in doubles.

Plíšková has won 17 singles titles and five doubles titles on the WTA Tour. She has played in two major singles finals. These were at the 2016 US Open and the 2021 Wimbledon Championships.

As a junior player, Plíšková won the girls' singles event at the 2010 Australian Open. She has also played for the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup. She is known for her very strong serve and forehand shots.

About Karolína Plíšková

Karolína Plíšková was born in Louny. Her parents are Radek and Martina Plíšek. She has an identical twin sister named Kristýna. Kristýna is two minutes older and is also a tennis player. Karolína lives in Monte Carlo. In 2018, she married Michal Hrdlička.

Karolína Plíšková's Tennis Journey

Early Career and First Wins

Karolína Plíšková won the Australian Open junior title in 2010. She beat Laura Robson in the final. In 2012, she played in her first main Grand Slam tournament at the 2012 French Open.

In 2013, Plíšková won her first WTA Tour title. This happened at the Malaysian Open. She beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands in a close final. In October 2013, she won her first doubles title. She teamed up with her sister Kristýna at the Generali Ladies Linz. They were the first twins to win a doubles title together on the tour.

Breaking Through in 2014

Plíšková at the 2014 Nürnberger Versicherungscup

The year 2014 was a big year for Plíšková. She reached her second WTA final in Pattaya City. She also made it to her third final in Nuremberg. In July, she entered the top 50 players in the world. She had a big win at the US Open. She defeated former world No. 1, Ana Ivanovic.

Plíšková won her second career title in Seoul. She then won her third title of the year in Linz. By the end of 2014, she jumped from world No. 67 to No. 24.

Joining the Top 10 in 2015

Plíšková started 2015 by reaching her first WTA Premier-level final. This was at the Sydney International. She then entered the world's top 20. She played for the Czech team in the 2015 Fed Cup World Group. She helped her team win against Canada.

Plíšková at the 2015 Indian Wells Open

She reached the final at the 2015 Dubai Championships. She beat strong players like Ana Ivanovic. Plíšková won her fourth career title at her home tournament in Prague. She reached a tour-leading six finals in 2015. She ended the year ranked No. 11. Plíšková played a key role in the Fed Cup Finals. She won the deciding doubles match with Barbora Strýcová. This helped the Czech team win their first Fed Cup title.

2016: US Open Final and Top 5 Ranking

Plíšková won her first title of 2016 at the Nottingham Open. This was her first title on grass courts. She then won her first WTA Premier tournament at the Western & Southern Open. She beat Angelique Kerber in the final. This win stopped Kerber from becoming world No. 1 at that time.

Plíšková at the 2016 US Open

At the US Open, Plíšková reached her first major semifinal. She then beat Serena Williams to reach the final. In the final, she lost to Angelique Kerber. Plíšková qualified for the 2016 WTA Finals. She finished the tournament with one win and two losses. She played in the Fed Cup Final in France. She won a very long singles match against Kristina Mladenovic. She also won the deciding doubles match with Barbora Strýcová. This helped the Czech team win their third Fed Cup title in a row.

2017: Becoming World No. 1

Plíšková started 2017 by winning the Brisbane tournament. This was her seventh career title. At the 2017 Australian Open, she reached her second straight Grand Slam quarterfinal. She then reached a career-high ranking of No. 3. She won her eighth WTA Tour title at the Doha tournament. She beat Caroline Wozniacki in the final.

Plíšková after winning the 2017 Eastbourne International

At the 2017 French Open, she reached the semifinals. She lost to Simona Halep in a close match. For the grass-court season, Plíšková won the Eastbourne International. On July 17, 2017, Plíšková became the world No. 1 for the first time. She was the first female player from the Czech Republic to achieve this.

She reached the quarterfinals of the US Open. She was the top seed at a major for the first time. At the WTA Finals, Plíšková reached the semifinals for the first time.

2018: Grand Slam Quarterfinals

In 2018, Plíšková reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open for the second time. She also reached the quarterfinals in Dubai, Indian Wells, and Miami. In April, she won the Stuttgart Open. She also made it to the semifinals in Madrid. After the US Open, Plíšková won the Pan Pacific Open. This was her eleventh career title.

2019: Another Grand Slam Semifinal

Plíšková started 2019 by winning the Brisbane International title. At the 2019 Australian Open, she reached her third straight quarterfinal. She had an amazing comeback against Serena Williams. She saved match points and won six games in a row. She reached her first Australian Open semifinal. She then reached her first Premier Mandatory final at the Miami Open.

Plíšková won her biggest clay-court title at the Italian Open. She rose back to No. 2 in the rankings. At the Eastbourne International, she won her 14th career title. She reached the last 16 at Wimbledon.

2020: Defending Titles

At Brisbane, Plíšková successfully defended her title. She set a record for the most Brisbane International titles. She reached the final at Rome. She was the defending champion there. Plíšková ended the year ranked No. 6 in the world.

2021: Wimbledon Final and Return to Top 3

Plíšková had a tough start to 2021. She lost early in several tournaments. Her ranking fell to No. 9. At the Italian Open, she reached her third straight final. She lost to Iga Świątek.

Plíšková at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships

Her luck changed at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. She reached the quarterfinals and semifinals for the first time. She became the sixth active female player to reach the semifinals of all four Grand Slam events. She reached her first Wimbledon final. She lost to Ashleigh Barty in a close match. By reaching the final, she returned to the top 10.

Plíšková made her first Olympics appearance at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She reached her seventh WTA 1000 final at the Canadian Open. She reentered the top 5 rankings. She reached world No. 3 after the US Open. Plíšková qualified for the WTA Finals for the fifth time.

2022: Injury and Comeback

Plíšková had to miss the Australian swing due to a hand injury. This was the first time she missed a major tournament since 2012. She slowly regained her form. She reached the semifinals at Toronto. She reached the quarterfinals at the US Open. She finished the year ranked No. 32.

2023: Australian Open Quarterfinal

At the Australian Open, Plíšková reached her fourth quarterfinal. She lost in the first round at both the French Open and Wimbledon. She finished the year ranked No. 37.

2024: Winning Again

Plíšková on serve in Strasbourg in 2024.

In February 2024, Plíšková won the Transylvania Open. This was her first title in four years. She did not lose a single set in the tournament. The following week, she reached her first quarterfinal at a WTA 1000 level event. She returned to the top 50 in the rankings. She then beat Naomi Osaka again to reach the semifinals. She returned to the top 40. At the US Open, she recorded her first major win of the season.

How Karolína Plíšková Plays Tennis

Plíšková plays with a very strong and attacking style. She has a powerful and accurate serve. Her groundstrokes are forceful, and she is good at the net. Her serve is her biggest strength. It is known for its speed and precision. She often hits many aces. Her first serve can reach speeds of about 175 km/h (109 mph). It can even go up to 192 km/h (119 mph).

Between 2013 and 2019, Plíšková was among the top 10 players for aces. She served the most aces in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019. In 2016, she served 530 aces, which was a record for a single year. Her groundstrokes are powerful. She can hit winners from anywhere on the court. Her forehand is very strong. She hits it flat and with great power. She can also create sharp angles with her shots.

Plíšková is good at volleys because of her doubles experience. She mostly plays from the back of the court. But she will sometimes come to the net to finish points. She can also use a "serve-and-volley" tactic to surprise opponents. This means she serves and then immediately runs to the net.

However, Plíšková's movement on the court is not her strongest point. While it has gotten better, it can still be a weakness. This means opponents can sometimes hit shots she can't reach quickly enough. She can struggle against players who move her around a lot. Her playing style works well on all court types. She has won titles on hard, clay, and grass courts.

Coaches of Karolína Plíšková

Karolína Plíšková has had several coaches. These include Jiří Vaněk (2014–16), David Kotyza (2017), and Tomáš Krupa (2017–18). She also worked with Rennae Stubbs for a short time. In 2019, she was coached by Conchita Martínez.

For the 2020 season, she was coached by Daniel Vallverdú. Later, she worked with Olga Savchuk. From November 2020 to July 2022, she was coached by Sascha Bajin. Under his guidance, she reached the 2021 Wimbledon Championships final. They worked together again in 2023.

Sponsors

Plíšková is currently sponsored by Adidas for her clothing and shoes. She started with Adidas at the 2024 Australian Open. Before that, she was sponsored by Fila since 2016. She uses Babolat racquets, specifically the Pure Drive series.

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  Plíšková serving

See also

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