Olga Govortsova facts for kids
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Govortsova at the 2023 US Open
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| Country (sports) |  Belarus |
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| Residence | Minsk, Belarus |
| Born | 23 August 1988 Pinsk, Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$3,658,300 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 440–353 (55.49%) |
| Career titles | 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 35 (23 June 2008) |
| Current ranking | No. 1276 (24 April 2023) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2012, 2013, 2014) |
| French Open | 3R (2008, 2009) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2015) |
| US Open | 3R (2012) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 188–183 (50.67%) |
| Career titles | 8 WTA, 1 WTA Challenger |
| Highest ranking | No. 24 (29 August 2011) |
| Current ranking | No. 575 (24 April 2023) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2011) |
| French Open | 3R (2010) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2012) |
| US Open | 3R (2009) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 26–13 (66.67%) |
Olga Alekseyevna Govortsova (born August 23, 1988) is a professional tennis player from Belarus. She has achieved high rankings in her career. In 2008, she reached world No. 35 in singles. In 2011, she peaked at No. 24 in the doubles rankings.
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Olga's Tennis Journey
Olga Govortsova started her professional tennis career in 2002. She quickly showed her talent on the court. She has played in many big tournaments around the world.
Early Career Highlights
Olga reached her first major final on the WTA Tour in 2008. This was at the Memphis Championships. She played against the famous American player Lindsay Davenport but lost the match.
Olga has been supported by well-known sports brands like Wilson for her equipment and Peak for her clothing. A French sports agency, Lagardère Unlimited, has also helped manage her career.
Key Moments in Singles Tennis
2009: A Strong Start to the Year
Olga began 2009 at the Brisbane International tournament. She had a great start, beating the eighth-seeded player, Francesca Schiavone. She made it to the quarterfinals before losing to Sara Errani.
Later that year, in October, Olga reached another important final at the Kremlin Cup. She played against Francesca Schiavone again but was unable to win the title.
2010: Reaching Another Final
In 2010, Olga played in the Amelia Island tournament. She had an amazing run, beating several strong players. She defeated Alona Bondarenko, Anna Tatishvili, Varvara Lepchenko, and Dominika Cibulková. This led her to her third WTA Tour singles final, where she faced Caroline Wozniacki.
2015: Grand Slam Success
The year 2015 was special for Olga at Wimbledon. For the first time in her career, she reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament. She beat tough opponents like Alizé Cornet and Magdaléna Rybáriková. Her journey at Wimbledon ended when she lost to Madison Keys.
Playing for Her Country
Olga has proudly represented Belarus in team competitions. She has a strong record playing for her country in the Fed Cup, which is a major international team tennis event for women.
Significant Achievements
Olga has played in several important finals throughout her career. These include both singles and doubles matches at high-level tournaments.
Doubles Success
Olga has won 8 doubles titles on the WTA Tour and 1 WTA Challenger title. One of her biggest doubles wins was at the China Open in 2010. She teamed up with Chuang Chia-jung from Chinese Taipei. They won the title by beating Gisela Dulko and Flavia Pennetta in a very close match.
She also reached the doubles final at the Charleston Open in 2008.
Singles Finals
Olga has reached four singles finals on the WTA Tour. While she didn't win these titles, reaching the final shows her skill and determination.
- In March 2008, she played in the final of the National Indoor Championships in the U.S.
- In October 2009, she was in the final of the Kremlin Cup in Russia.
- In April 2010, she reached the final of the Amelia Island Championships in the U.S.
- In September 2013, she played in the final of the Tashkent Open in Uzbekistan.
ITF Circuit Titles
Before playing on the main WTA Tour, Olga also competed in the ITF Women's Circuit. She won 9 singles titles and 3 doubles titles at these events. These wins helped her gain experience and improve her ranking.
Playing Against Top Players
Throughout her career, Olga has played against many of the world's best tennis players. This includes former world No. 1 players like Lindsay Davenport, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Amélie Mauresmo, Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Janković, Caroline Wozniacki, and Victoria Azarenka.
She has had some notable wins against top players, including Francesca Schiavone, Samantha Stosur, Nicole Vaidišová, Karolína Plíšková, and Ekaterina Makarova.
World TeamTennis Involvement
Olga has also been a part of World TeamTennis, a unique tennis league in the United States. She first joined in 2013 with the Sacramento Capitals. She later played for the Springfield Lasers in 2014 and again in 2020. This league features a team format, which is different from individual tournaments.
Images for kids
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Olga Govortsova at the 2010 US Open
See also
In Spanish: Olga Govortsova para niños
