Naomi Broady facts for kids
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Broady at the 2016 French Open
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| Country (sports) |  United Kingdom |
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| Born | 28 February 1990 Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Turned pro | 2006 |
| Retired | 2021 |
| Plays | Right (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 1,285,713 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 398–347 (53.42%) |
| Career titles | 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 76 (7 March 2016) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2017) |
| French Open | 1R (2016) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2014) |
| US Open | 2R (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 272–209 (56.55%) |
| Career titles | 1 WTA, 20 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 56 (22 May 2017) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2017) |
| French Open | 1R (2016, 2017, 2018) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2016) |
| US Open | 2R (2016, 2018) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (2014, 2021) |
Naomi Broady (born 28 February 1990) is a former professional tennis player from Britain. She was known for her powerful serve and strong playing style.
Naomi won one doubles title on the WTA Tour, which is the highest level of professional tennis for women. She also won nine singles titles and 20 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit, which is a step below the WTA Tour. Her best singles ranking was world No. 76, which she reached on March 7, 2016. In doubles, she reached world No. 56 on May 22, 2017. She retired from professional tennis in 2021.
About Naomi Broady
Naomi Broady was born in Stockport, England. She has two brothers, Calum and Liam Broady, who is also a tennis player, and a sister named Emma. Naomi started playing tennis when she was seven years old. In 2007, she became the British champion for girls under 18. She attended Priestnall School.
Naomi's Tennis Journey
Early Career: Junior Tennis (2004–2008)
Naomi Broady started playing on the junior ITF Circuit in January 2004. This circuit is for younger players who are still developing their skills. In April 2006, she won her first junior singles title at a tournament in Sutton. She also reached the quarterfinals in four other junior tournaments. One of these was the 2008 Wimbledon girls' event. Her record in junior singles was 21 wins and 13 losses.
In junior doubles, Naomi did not win any titles. However, she reached the semifinals once and the quarterfinals four times. In 2007 and 2008, she played in the Wimbledon junior doubles, reaching the second round both times. Her junior doubles record was 11 wins and 15 losses. Her highest combined ranking for juniors was world No. 251 in July 2008.
Starting Professional Play (2005–2007)
Naomi began playing in adult ITF tournaments in January 2005. At first, she found it tough and did not qualify for any of the five tournaments she entered that year. Because of this, she did not have a world ranking at the end of 2005.
In 2006, she continued to play on the ITF Women's Circuit. She started to improve later in the year, reaching the quarterfinals of a tournament in Sunderland in November. Her first year-end ranking was world No. 1464.
By August 2007, Naomi was reaching quarterfinals more often. She made it to the semifinals of her last tournament in 2007 in Sunderland. Her world ranking improved to 713 by the end of that year.
In September 2007, Naomi faced a challenge with the LTA, which is the governing body for tennis in Britain. She was suspended for "unprofessional behaviour." This meant she lost some support like funding and coaching. This event led to Naomi deciding not to play for the national team throughout her career.
Moving Up in the Ranks (2008–2009)
The year 2008 started well for Naomi. She reached the semifinals of an ITF event in Sunderland. She also made her debut on the WTA Tour in June at a qualifying tournament in Birmingham. This was her first time trying to get into a main draw event on the top professional tour. She won her first match there but lost in the second round.
Naomi also made her first appearance in a Grand Slam qualifying round at Wimbledon. She spent the rest of 2008 on the ITF Circuit, reaching three more quarterfinals. Her year-end ranking was world No. 444.
In January 2009, Naomi won her first adult title in Grenoble, France. She did not lose a single set in the entire tournament! This win helped her break into the top 400 players for the first time. In June, she qualified for her first WTA Tour main draw at the Birmingham Classic. She later won two more ITF titles in Mexico and Cuba, making it a great year for her.
Breaking Through at Wimbledon (2014)
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After a strong start to 2014, including tournament wins in Sharm El Sheikh, Namangan, and Fukuoka, Naomi received a special entry (called a wildcard) into the main draw of Wimbledon. This was a big moment for her.
She won her first-ever Grand Slam match at Wimbledon, coming back from a set down to beat world No. 92, Tímea Babos. Her journey ended in the second round when she lost to former world No. 1, Caroline Wozniacki. However, she also reached the quarterfinals in mixed doubles with her partner, Neal Skupski.
Building Momentum (2015)
The beginning of 2015 was a bit slow for Naomi. She reached a few semifinals at ITF events. She also got her first win on clay courts since 2011 during the qualifying rounds for the French Open.
Her grass-court season started well. She reached the semifinals of the Surbiton Trophy. She also got her first win against a top-100 player that season at the Birmingham Classic.
Naomi's season really picked up during the American hardcourt tournaments. She qualified for the main draw of the Washington Open. There, she got her first main draw win at a WTA Tour event outside of British grass courts. She then won her first title of the season at an ITF event in Landisville.
She almost qualified for the US Open, losing in the final qualifying round. However, she got a "lucky loser" spot into the main draw of the Tournoi de Québec. She fought her way to her first WTA event semifinal there. During this time, it became clear that her powerful serve and aggressive returns were making her a tough opponent. For example, in one match, she served 19 aces!
Naomi also reached the final of the Coleman Vision Championships, where she hit 28 aces. This was very close to breaking the record for a female player on the ITF Circuit. After this strong performance, she reached a new career-high ranking of 116.
Career Highs and Notable Matches (2016)
Naomi started 2016 at the Auckland Open. She won several qualifying matches to enter the main draw. In the first round, she achieved her biggest career win by defeating the No. 2 seed, Ana Ivanovic.
Her second-round match against Jeļena Ostapenko was quite dramatic. Ostapenko threw her racket, which hit a ball boy. Naomi questioned why Ostapenko was not disqualified. After a discussion, Ostapenko received a warning, and Naomi went on to win the match. There was a tense moment between them after the match. Naomi then lost in the next round to Sloane Stephens.
After the Australian Open, Naomi traveled to the United States. She reached the semifinals in Hawaii and then won a big $100,000 ITF event in Midland. These results helped her break into the world's top 100 players for the first time!
Naomi continued her strong play at the Kuala Lumpur tournament. She beat Sabine Lisicki, a former Wimbledon finalist, to reach her second WTA Tour semifinal. This amazing run lifted her to a new career-high ranking of 76.
Later Career and Retirement (2017–2021)
In 2017, Naomi reached the singles final of the Midland Classic again. In May, she won a doubles competition at the Empire Slovak Open with Heather Watson. This win pushed her doubles ranking to a new high of 56.
She played in the 2018 Wimbledon Championships as a wildcard entry. This was her fifth first-round loss at Wimbledon from six wildcard entries.
Naomi Broady retired from professional tennis in 2021. After her playing career, she worked as a commentator for BBC Radio 5 Live during the 2021 US Open.
Playing Style
Naomi Broady's most outstanding skill was her powerful serve. Her main strategy was to use her serve to dominate her opponents, making it very hard for them to win points against her serve. Then, she would try to "break" their serve to win games.
When hitting the ball during a rally, she used a one-handed backhand. This shot could be very strong, but sometimes it was not as consistent. She also hit powerful, flat groundstrokes with both her forehand and backhand. When she was playing defensively, she could hit slice shots. Naomi often tried to move forward to the net and hit volleys to finish points quickly and avoid long rallies.
Images for kids
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Broady at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships
See also
In Spanish: Naomi Broady para niños
