Kateryna Volodko facts for kids
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Bondarenko at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships
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| Full name | Kateryna Volodymyrivna Volodko |
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| Country (sports) |  Ukraine |
| Residence | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Born | 8 August 1986 Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 2000 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Alona Bondarenko |
| Prize money | US$4,319,887 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 531–412 (56.31%) |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 29 (12 October 2009) |
| Current ranking | No. 492 (4 November 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2009, 2016, 2018) |
| French Open | 3R (2009) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2011) |
| US Open | QF (2009) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 276–274 (50.18%) |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Highest ranking | No. 9 (20 October 2008) |
| Current ranking | No. 602 (4 November 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2008) |
| French Open | SF (2008) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2007) |
| US Open | 3R (2008) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | SF (2008) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 23–11 (67.65%) |
Kateryna Volodymyrivna Volodko (born Bondarenko on 8 August 1986) is a talented tennis player from Ukraine. She reached impressive rankings during her career, becoming world No. 29 in singles and No. 9 in doubles. A major highlight of her career was winning the doubles title at the 2008 Australian Open. She achieved this amazing win with her sister, Alona Bondarenko.
Kateryna's best performance in a singles Grand Slam tournament was reaching the quarterfinals at the 2009 US Open. Throughout her career, she has beaten many top-ranked players, showing her skill and determination on the court.
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About Kateryna's Life
Kateryna is the youngest of three sisters. Her older sisters, Valeria Bondarenko and Alona Bondarenko, were also professional tennis players.
Kateryna was born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. Her parents introduced her to tennis when she was just four years old. She grew up loving the sport. Her favorite type of tennis court is a hardcourt. In September 2011, Kateryna married Denis Volodko. They welcomed their first child, Karin, in 2013. In 2019, she gave birth to her second child. In 2022, she officially changed her name to Kateryna Volodko.
Kateryna's Tennis Journey
Winning Big in 2008
Kateryna had a fantastic year in 2008. At the 2008 Australian Open, she and her sister Alona won the doubles tournament. This was a huge victory for them!
Later that year, Kateryna played for Ukraine in the Fed Cup, a team tennis competition. She also won her first singles title on the WTA Tour at the Birmingham Classic in the UK. This was a very special moment for her. At the Beijing Olympics, she and Alona reached the doubles semifinals, finishing in fourth place.
Reaching the US Open Quarterfinals in 2009
Kateryna continued to play well in 2009. At the 2009 Australian Open, she surprised many by beating a top-ranked player, Agnieszka Radwańska. Her best Grand Slam singles result came at the US Open, where she reached the quarterfinals. This showed how far she had come in her singles career.
Taking a Break and Coming Back
In 2012, Kateryna decided to take a break from professional tennis because she was pregnant. This meant she retired from the WTA Tour for a while.
However, she made an exciting return to the sport in 2014 after having her first child. She started playing in smaller tournaments to get back into shape. She even won a few of these events, showing her determination to compete again.
Back in the Game: 2015-2017
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In 2015, Kateryna was truly back in the game. She started qualifying for bigger tournaments and even beat top players like Venus Williams at the İstanbul Cup. Her hard work paid off, and she re-entered the top 90 rankings.
In 2016, she reached the third round of the 2016 Australian Open again. She also had her best performance at the Indian Wells Open, reaching the fourth round. She continued to show her strength by beating high-ranked players.
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A big moment came in 2017 when Kateryna won her second WTA singles title at the Tashkent Open. This was her first singles title since 2008, proving her amazing comeback.
Recent Years: 2020-2024
Kateryna continued to play tennis in the following years. In 2020, she reached the quarterfinals at the Shenzhen Open.
Even in 2023 and 2024, at 38 years old, she showed her passion for the sport. She qualified for main draws in WTA 500 tournaments, which are high-level events. This shows her incredible dedication and love for tennis over many years.
Grand Slam Performance Highlights
Kateryna has played in many Grand Slam tournaments throughout her career. These are the four biggest tennis events each year: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.
Singles Grand Slam Results
Kateryna has competed in the main draw of the Australian Open nine times, the French Open nine times, Wimbledon eleven times, and the US Open ten times. Her best results include reaching the third round at the Australian Open (three times), the third round at the French Open (once), the third round at Wimbledon (once), and the quarterfinals at the US Open (once).
Doubles Grand Slam Results
In doubles, Kateryna's biggest achievement was winning the Australian Open in 2008. She also reached the semifinals of the French Open in 2008.
Junior Success
Before becoming a professional, Kateryna was a very successful junior player. She won the girls' singles title at Wimbledon in 2004. This was a sign of her future talent!
Olympic Games Performance
Kateryna represented Ukraine at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the doubles event, she and her sister Alona reached the semifinals. They finished in fourth place, which is a great achievement at the Olympics.
WTA Tour Finals (Singles)
Kateryna has played in two singles finals on the WTA Tour and won both of them!
- In June 2008, she won the Birmingham Classic in the UK.
- In September 2017, she won the Tashkent Open in Uzbekistan.
WTA Tour Finals (Doubles)
Kateryna has played in 11 doubles finals on the WTA Tour, winning 4 titles and finishing as runner-up 7 times.
- She won the 2008 Australian Open with her sister Alona.
- She won the Paris Indoor tournament in February 2008, also with Alona.
- In July 2009, she won the Prague Open with Alona.
- In March 2020, she won the Monterrey Open with Sharon Fichman.
Beating Top 10 Players
Kateryna has shown her ability to compete with the very best by defeating several players ranked in the world's top 10. These wins include:
- Ana Ivanovic (No. 5) in 2007
- Agnieszka Radwańska (No. 10) in 2009
- Venus Williams (No. 3) in 2010
- Elena Dementieva (No. 4) in 2009
- Li Na (No. 9) in 2010
- Sara Errani (No. 10) in 2012
- Roberta Vinci (No. 7) in 2016
- Garbiñe Muguruza (No. 7) in 2017
Images for kids
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Bondarenko about to serve at the 2015 Wimbledon Championships
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Bondarenko at the 2016 US Open
See also
In Spanish: Kateryna Bondarenko para niños
