Lauren Davis Facts for Kids

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Quick facts for kids
Lauren Davis
Singles
Davis at the 2023 Washington Open
Country (sports)	United States
Residence	Boca Raton, Florida
Born	(1993-10-09) October 9, 1993 (age 31) Gates Mills, Ohio
Height	5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Turned pro	January 2011
Coach	Eddie Elliott
Prize money	US$ 5,059,227
Career record	386–294 (56.76%)
Career titles	2
Highest ranking	No. 26 (22 May 2017)
Current ranking	No. 256 (3 February 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	3R (2014, 2016, 2018)
French Open	2R (2012, 2019, 2023)
Wimbledon	3R (2014, 2019)
US Open	3R (2022)
Doubles
Career record	38–82 (31.67%)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 137 (15 January 2018)
Current ranking	No. 648 (3 February 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2017, 2020)
French Open	2R (2013, 2020)
Wimbledon	2R (2015, 2023)
US Open	2R (2014)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
US Open	1R (2014, 2015)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	1–2 (33.33%)

Lauren Davis, born on October 9, 1993, is an American professional tennis player. She is known for her powerful backhand, quick movements, and strong play on clay courts. Lauren has won two major singles titles on the WTA Tour and reached her highest ranking of world No. 26 in May 2017. She also has eight singles titles from the ITF Women's Circuit.

Early Life & Training
Junior Tennis Career
Professional Career Highlights
Playing Style
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Early Life & Training

Lauren was born in Gates Mills, Ohio, on October 9, 1993. She started playing tennis when she was nine years old. When she turned 16, she moved away from home to train at the Evert Tennis Academy. Her parents are both in the medical field. Her mother is a nurse, and her father, William Davis, is a heart doctor and a well-known author.

Junior Tennis Career

Davis at the 2009 US Open as a junior

Lauren was a very good junior player, reaching a high ranking of No. 3 in the world. She first played in a big junior tournament, the US Open, in September 2008 when she was 14.

In 2009, she won her first junior singles tournament in Philadelphia. She also reached the quarterfinals at the US Open that year. In 2010, Lauren had an amazing winning streak of 18 matches. She won several important junior tournaments, including the Yucatán World Cup and the Orange Bowl.

While still a junior, Lauren won her first professional tennis title in Williamsburg, Virginia, in 2010. She then had another long winning streak of 27 matches and won her second professional title in Puerto Rico. She finished her junior career by reaching the third round of the 2011 Australian Open.

Professional Career Highlights

Starting Professional Play (2011)

... at the 2011 Australian Open

Lauren became a professional tennis player in 2011. She played in her first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open, but lost in the first round. She won her first match on the WTA Tour at the Miami Open.

Later that year, Lauren had a serious accident during a tournament in Charleston. Lighting equipment fell on her head, causing a concussion. This injury kept her from playing for several months and caused her to have headaches for a long time.

First Big Wins (2012-2014)

In 2012, Lauren played in the French Open for the first time. She won her first main-draw match at a major tournament there.

In 2013, she won a USTA (United States Tennis Association) title in Midland, Michigan. At the Miami Open, she reached the third round. During one match, she was stung by a wasp, but she kept playing!

At the Australian Open, Lauren reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. She also had a big win at the Indian Wells Open, defeating Victoria Azarenka, who was ranked No. 4 in the world. This was her first time beating a top-10 player. She also made it to the third round at Wimbledon. By the end of 2014, she was ranked No. 57 in the world.

Reaching Semifinals and Finals (2015-2016)

In 2015, Lauren reached the semifinals of the Auckland Open, which was her best result in a WTA tournament at that time. She also made it to the quarterfinals at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston.

In 2016, Lauren reached her first two WTA Tour finals. She was the runner-up at the Washington Open and the Coupe Banque Nationale in Canada.

Winning a WTA Title (2017)

... and the 2017 Wimbledon Championships

Lauren won her first WTA title at the Auckland Open in January 2017. She played very well, winning the final match easily. This win helped her reach a new career-high ranking of world No. 26 in May 2017. She was also part of the United States team that won the Fed Cup that year.

Later Career (2018-Present)

Davis at the 2019 French Open

In 2018, Lauren had a memorable match at the Australian Open. She played against the world No. 1, Simona Halep, in a nearly four-hour match. Lauren lost, but it was a very close and exciting match.

In 2019, she won an ITF tournament in Bonita Springs. At Wimbledon, she got into the main tournament as a "lucky loser" (meaning she lost in qualifying but got a spot because another player dropped out). She then surprised everyone by beating the defending champion, Angelique Kerber, in the second round. This was a big win for her!

Lauren continued to play in major tournaments in 2020 and 2021, including the US Open. In 2022, she reached the third round of the US Open for the first time, which helped her get back into the top 100 rankings.

In January 2023, Lauren won her second career WTA Tour title at the Hobart International in Australia. She played incredibly well, winning every match without losing a single set. She was only the fourth qualifier in the tournament's history to win the trophy. This victory helped her ranking rise to No. 48 in the world.

In 2024, Lauren reached the semifinals at the WTA 125 Dow Tennis Classic.

Playing Style

Davis at the 2015 French Open; red clay is considered one of her best surfaces

Lauren Davis is known for her strong backhand, quickness, and excellent play on clay courts. Experts have called her backhand a "big weapon" and "terrific." She often hits deep shots to push her opponents back, then uses her backhand to win the point.

She is also very good at defending. She can return fast serves with her backhand and create difficult angles for her opponents. Other players have said it's hard to get easy points against her.

Lauren is also praised for her speed and how well she covers the court. She can run quickly and get to many shots, making it tough for opponents to hit winners.

Her first professional title was on clay, and she is known for being comfortable on this surface. She once said, "I think clay really works for me, because I'm pretty fast. I can slide really well and I can make a lot of balls, so it really works for me." She also enjoys playing on hard courts.