Lauren Davis facts for kids
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Davis at the 2023 Washington Open
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Boca Raton, Florida |
| Born | October 9, 1993 Gates Mills, Ohio |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Turned pro | January 2011 |
| Coach | Eddie Elliott |
| Prize money | US$ 5,050,544 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 380–292 (56.55%) |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 26 (22 May 2017) |
| Current ranking | No. 271 (13 January 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. 649 (13 January 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 October 9, 1993) is an American professional tennis player. She is known for her strong backhand, quick speed, and great skills on clay courts. Lauren has won two singles titles on the WTA Tour. She also reached her highest singles ranking of world No. 26 in May 2017. She has won eight singles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit too.
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Early Life and Tennis Start
Lauren Davis was born on October 9, 1993, in Gates Mills, Ohio. She started playing tennis when she was nine years old. When she turned 16, she moved from her hometown to train at the Evert Tennis Academy. Her parents both work in the medical field. Her mother is a nurse, and her father, William Davis, is a heart doctor.
Lauren's Tennis Journey
Junior Years
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. Later that year, she reached the quarterfinals at the US Open. She also won another big tournament, the Yucatán World Cup, in Mérida.
In 2010, Lauren had a great winning streak. She won 18 matches in a row, taking home titles at the Yucatán World Cup and the Eddie Herr youth tournament. She also won the Orange Bowl event.
While still a junior, Lauren won her first professional title on clay in Williamsburg, Virginia, in 2010. She then had another amazing streak, winning 27 matches in a row. This led to her second professional title in Puerto Rico. She finished her junior career by reaching the third round of the 2011 Australian Open.
Becoming a Professional Player (2011)
Lauren was given a special entry to play in the Australian Open. This was her first time playing in a Grand Slam tournament, but she lost in the first round. She officially became a professional tennis player in 2011. She won her first match on the WTA Tour at the Miami Open.
Later that year, she had an accident during the Charleston Open. Some lighting equipment fell on her head, which caused her to get a concussion. This injury kept her from playing for several months. She also had headaches for a while after that.
First Big Wins (2012-2013)
In 2012, Lauren played in the French Open for the first time. She won her first main-draw match at a major tournament there. This was a big step in her career.
In 2013, Lauren reached the quarterfinals at the Hobart International. She also won a USTA tournament, the Dow Classic. At the Miami Open, she made it to the third round. She also reached the quarterfinals at the Monterrey Open.
Breaking into the Top 50 (2014)
At the Australian Open, Lauren reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. This was a big achievement for her.
At the Indian Wells Open, she had a huge win against Victoria Azarenka. Azarenka was ranked No. 4 in the world and had won Grand Slam titles. This was Lauren's first time beating a top-10 player. She also reached 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 a WTA tournament for the first time at the Auckland Open. She also made it to the quarterfinals of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston.
In 2016, Lauren played in her first WTA Tour final at the Washington Open. She was the runner-up there. She reached another final later that year at the Coupe Banque Nationale in Canada.
Winning a WTA Title (2017)
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Lauren won her first WTA title at the Auckland Open in January 2017. She played really well and won the final match. She also reached the quarterfinals at other big tournaments like the Qatar Ladies Open and the Dubai Tennis Championships. Because of these wins, her ranking went up to a new high of No. 37.
She was also part of the United States team that won the Fed Cup final. In May, she reached her best-ever ranking of world No. 26.
Later Career Highlights (2018-2024)
In 2018, Lauren played a memorable match at the Australian Open. She pushed the world No. 1 player, Simona Halep, to a very long match that lasted almost four hours.
In 2019, Lauren won an ITF tournament in Bonita Springs. She then played at Wimbledon and had a big upset win. She defeated the defending champion, Angelique Kerber, in the second round. This was her first win against a top-10 player since 2017.
In 2022, Lauren reached the third round of the US Open for the first time. This helped her get back into the top 100 rankings.
In 2023, Lauren won her second career WTA singles title at the Hobart International. She played incredibly well throughout the tournament and did not lose a single set. This win helped her ranking rise to No. 48. In 2024, she reached the semifinals at the Dow Tennis Classic.
How Lauren Plays Tennis
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Lauren Davis is known for her powerful backhand shot, her amazing speed, and her skill on clay tennis courts.
Experts say her backhand is a "big weapon." She hits deep shots to push her opponents back. This often sets up her backhand for a winning shot. When playing on hard courts, she likes to make her opponents move forward. She also hits shots across the court to win points.
Lauren is also very good at defending with her backhand. She can return very fast serves with a winning backhand shot. Her speed and ability to cover the court are also big strengths. One expert said that "only David Ferrer and Michael Chang are comparable to her ability to make an opponent play another shot."
Lauren's first professional title was on clay. She is very comfortable playing on slow clay courts. She says that clay works well for her because she is fast and can slide easily. She also likes playing on hard courts.
Images for kids
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Lauren Davis at the 2023 Washington Open
See also
In Spanish: Lauren Davis para niños
