Tatiana Golovin facts for kids
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Golovin at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
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| Country (sports) |  France |
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| Residence | New York, U.S. |
| Born | 25 January 1988 Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 2008 (first retirement), 2019 (second retirement) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 1,923,053 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 165–93 (63.95%) |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 12 (4 February 2008) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 4R (2004) |
| French Open | 3R (2005) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2004) |
| US Open | QF (2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 21–32 (39.62%) |
| Highest ranking | No. 91 (13 August 2007) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2006) |
| French Open | 1R (2002, 2003, 2005) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2004) |
| US Open | 2R (2006) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | W (2004) |
Tatiana Golovin (born January 25, 1988) is a former professional tennis player from France. She was a very talented player who won a major title early in her career. In 2004, she won the mixed-doubles event at the 2004 French Open with her partner, Richard Gasquet. She also reached the quarterfinals in singles at the 2006 US Open. Tatiana's highest singles ranking was world No. 12. Sadly, in 2008, she had to stop playing tennis because of a back injury.
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Early Life and Training
Tatiana Golovin was born in Moscow, Russia. When she was just eight months old, her family moved to France. She later spent six years training at Nick Bollettieri's famous tennis camp in Florida, USA. During her career, she was coached by well-known tennis experts like Mats Wilander and Brad Gilbert.
Tennis Career Highlights
Starting Her Journey (2002–2003)
Tatiana began her professional tennis journey on the ITF Circuit in 2002. She played in a few events that year. In 2003, she won her first main-draw match on the WTA Tour at Indian Wells.
Rising Through the Ranks (2004–2005)
Tatiana made a big splash at the 2004 Australian Open. Even though she was ranked No. 354, she beat two higher-ranked players to reach the fourth round. This was only her second Grand Slam tournament.
At the French Open, Tatiana and Richard Gasquet won the mixed doubles title. This was a huge achievement for them! At Wimbledon, she also reached the fourth round, showing her skill on grass courts.
Tatiana continued to do well, reaching her first WTA Tour singles final in Birmingham. She also beat a top 10 player for the first time, Elena Dementieva. By the end of 2004, she was ranked in the top 50 players in the world. In 2005, she reached another final in Japan and had several semifinal appearances. She also beat Venus Williams, another top 10 player.
Strong Performances (2006–2007)
In 2006, Tatiana reached the semifinals at the Miami Open. She had to stop playing in that match due to an ankle injury. She also made it to the quarterfinals of the US Open, where she played against Maria Sharapova. Later that year, she reached the final at a tournament in Stuttgart.
The year 2007 was very successful for Tatiana. On April 8, she won her first WTA singles title at the Bausch & Lomb Championships in Amelia Island. She then won her second title in Portorož, Slovenia. She also reached two more finals in Stuttgart and Zurich, showing she was one of the top players.
Retirement and Return (2008 & 2019)
Tatiana started 2008 as the 13th seed at the 2008 Australian Open, her highest seeding in a Grand Slam. However, she had to withdraw from tournaments later that year due to a back injury. She was diagnosed with lower back inflammation, which forced her to stop playing professional tennis for a long time.
After her first retirement, Tatiana worked in broadcasting, becoming a tennis commentator for French television. In September 2019, she announced that she was planning to return to professional tennis.
Personal Life
Tatiana Golovin grew up in Paris and became a French citizen. She can speak French, English, and Russian fluently. She has two sisters, Olga and Oxana.
Tatiana is a member of the 'Champions for Peace' club. This group includes 54 famous athletes who use sport to help promote peace around the world. She also continues to work as a tennis commentator for French television.
In 2015, Tatiana and her partner, French rugby player Hugo Bonneval, welcomed their daughter, Anastasia. They had a son in November 2017.
Images for kids
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Tatiana Golovin at a tournament in Luxembourg in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Tatiana Golovin para niños
