Robin Anderson (tennis) facts for kids
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Anderson at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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| Full name | Robin Kimberly Anderson |
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Residence | Matawan, New Jersey |
| Born | April 12, 1993 Long Branch, New Jersey |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| College | UCLA |
| Prize money | $629,664 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 293–209 (58.37%) |
| Career titles | 6 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 137 (June 6, 2022) |
| Current ranking | No. 255 (October 14, 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2022) |
| French Open | Q2 (2019) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (2016, 2022) |
| US Open | Q2 (2019, 2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 140–99 (58.58%) |
| Career titles | 10 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 181 (May 7, 2022) |
| Current ranking | No. 288 (October 14, 2024) |
Robin Kimberly Anderson (born April 12, 1993) is an American professional tennis player. She is known for her strong performances in college tennis and her journey on the professional circuit.
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About Robin Anderson
Early Life and Family
Robin Anderson was born on April 12, 1993. Her parents are Denom and Trudy Anderson. She has two siblings, a brother named Matthew and a sister named Samantha.
College Tennis Career
Robin attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2011 to 2015. She was a key player on the UCLA tennis team. In 2014, she helped lead her team, the Bruins, to win the NCAA championship. The NCAA championship is a big tournament for college sports teams in the United States.
Robin was recognized as one of the best college tennis players in the country. She won the Honda Sports Award in both 2014 and 2015. This award goes to the top female college athlete in each sport.
Professional Tennis Journey
After her successful college career, Robin Anderson turned professional. She has competed in many tournaments around the world.
WTA and Grand Slam Debut
In 2021, Robin reached her first final in a WTA 125 tournament. These tournaments are a step below the main WTA Tour events. She played in the Midland Tennis Classic but lost to Madison Brengle.
In 2022, Robin got a special entry, called a "wildcard," into the main part of the 2022 Australian Open. This was her first time playing in a Grand Slam tournament. Grand Slams are the four biggest tennis events each year. She earned this wildcard by winning a special challenge in the USTA. However, she lost in the first round to Sam Stosur.
Recent Doubles Success
Robin has also had success in doubles tennis. In 2024, she teamed up with Dalayna Hewitt. They reached the final of the W75 Calgary National Bank Challenger. They played a very close match but lost in a "champions tiebreak" to Kayla Cross and Maribella Zamarripa.
Career Highlights
Robin Anderson has won several titles during her professional career.
- She has won 6 singles titles on the ITF Circuit. The ITF Circuit is where many players start their professional journey.
- She has also won 10 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit.
