Kristína Kučová facts for kids
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Kučová at the 2022 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  Slovakia |
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| Residence | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| Born | 23 May 1990 Bratislava, Czechoslovakia |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Turned pro | 2007 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed both sides) |
| Prize money | $2,062,131 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 427–346 (55.24%) |
| Career titles | 1 WTA Challenger, 11 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 71 (12 September 2016) |
| Current ranking | No. 1375 (15 July 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2017, 2022) |
| French Open | 2R (2019) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2009, 2017, 2022) |
| US Open | 2R (2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 60–73 (45.11%) |
| Career titles | 5 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 168 (5 October 2009) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (2022) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2022) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 1–5 |
Kristína Kučová is a professional tennis player from Slovakia. She was born on May 23, 1990. Kristína achieved her highest singles ranking of world No. 71 on September 12, 2016. In doubles, her best ranking was No. 168, which she reached on October 5, 2009.
Throughout her career, Kristína has won one singles title on the WTA Challenger Tour. She also has eleven singles titles and five doubles titles from the ITF Women's Circuit. As a junior player, she was very successful. She won the girls' singles title at the 2007 US Open. She also reached a high junior ranking of world No. 3. Kristína has represented Slovakia in the Fed Cup, where she has a record of 1 win and 5 losses.
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About Kristína Kučová
Kristína Kučová has an older sister named Zuzana. Zuzana was also a professional tennis player but retired in 2013.
Kristína's Tennis Journey
Junior Success
Kristína had a fantastic junior career. At the 2007 US Open, she was not expected to win, but she surprised everyone. She defeated strong players like the 13th seed Julia Glushko and the top seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. In the final, she beat the second seed Urszula Radwańska to win the girls' singles title.
She also did well in doubles during her junior years. At the 2007 Wimbledon Championships and 2007 French Open, she reached the girls' doubles quarterfinals. She played with her Slovakian teammates, Klaudia Boczová and Lenka Juríková.
Professional Career Highlights
Starting Out in 2014
In 2014, Kristína began her year by trying to qualify for big tournaments like the Australian Open and the French Open. She made it into the main draw at the Katowice tournament and won her first match there.
Later that year, she reached her first semifinal on the main WTA Tour at the Bucharest tournament. She won several matches before losing to Roberta Vinci. Kristína also won two smaller tournaments on the ITF Circuit in Poland and Belgium.
Breaking Through in 2016
The year 2016 was a big one for Kristína. She played very well at the Canadian Open. She won against tough opponents, including the No. 8 seed Carla Suárez Navarro. She then beat Canadian player Eugenie Bouchard and the 15th seed Johanna Konta. These wins helped her reach her first WTA Premier-level semifinal. She eventually lost to Madison Keys in the semifinals. After this amazing performance, Kristína entered the top 100 players in the world for the first time.
WTA 125 Title and First WTA Final (2019–2023)
Kristína continued to achieve new milestones. In 2020, she won her first WTA 125 title at the Sparta Prague Open. She defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the final.
In 2021, she qualified for the main draw of the 2021 Miami Open. There, she played against the world No. 1 player, Ashleigh Barty, in a close match that went to three sets. In July 2021, Kristína reached her first final at a WTA 250 tournament, the Poland Open. She finished as the runner-up, losing to Maryna Zanevska.
At the 2021 US Open, Kristína qualified for the main draw and won her first match. She reached the second round before losing to Simona Halep. In 2023, she played at the Australian Open but lost in the first round.
Tournament Results
Kristína has played in many major tennis tournaments, known as Grand Slams.
- At the Australian Open, she reached the second round in 2017 and 2022.
- At the French Open, she reached the second round in 2019.
- At Wimbledon, she made it to the second round in 2009, 2017, and 2022.
- At the US Open, she reached the second round in 2021.
She has also competed in WTA 1000 tournaments, which are very important events. In 2016, she reached the semifinals of the Canadian Open, which was a big achievement.
Career Titles
WTA Challenger Singles Title
Kristína won one WTA Challenger singles title:
- September 2020: Sparta Prague Open in the Czech Republic (Clay surface). She beat Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the final.
ITF Singles Titles
Kristína has won 11 singles titles on the ITF Circuit:
- May 2007: ITF Michalovce, Slovakia (Clay)
- June 2012: ITF Alkmaar, Netherlands (Clay)
- July 2012: ITF Denain, France (Clay)
- July 2013: ITF Les Contamines, France (Hard)
- August 2013: ITF Craiova, Romania (Clay)
- July 2014: Powiat Poznański Open, Poland (Clay)
- August 2014: ITF Fleurus, Belgium (Clay)
- February 2015: ITF Beinasco, Italy (Clay, indoor)
- July 2015: Bella Cup Toruń, Poland (Clay)
- September 2015: ITF Bucha, Ukraine (Clay)
- April 2019: Dothan Pro Classic, United States (Clay)
ITF Doubles Titles
Kristína has won 5 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit:
- March 2007: ITF Cairo, Egypt (Clay) with Zuzana Kučová
- May 2007: ITF Michalovce, Slovakia (Clay) with Klaudia Boczová
- May 2008: ITF Galați, Romania (Clay) with Valentina Sulpizio
- June 2009: Zlín Open, Czech Republic (Clay) with Zuzana Kučová
- September 2015: Open de Saint-Malo, France (Clay) with Anastasija Sevastova
Images for kids
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Kristína Kučová at the 2022 French Open
See also
In Spanish: Kristína Kučová para niños
