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Timea Bacsinszky

Bacsinszky at the 2018 US Open
Country (sports)	Switzerland
Residence	Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland
Born	(1989-06-08) 8 June 1989 (age 36) Lausanne, Switzerland
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Turned pro	October 2004
Retired	16 July 2021
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	US$ 6,665,012
Official website	timea-b.com
Singles
Career record	422–246 (63.17%)
Career titles	4
Highest ranking	No. 9 (16 May 2016)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	3R (2015, 2017, 2019)
French Open	SF (2015, 2017)
Wimbledon	QF (2015)
US Open	3R (2008)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2008, 2016)
Doubles
Career record	171–106 (61.73%)
Career titles	5
Highest ranking	No. 36 (31 January 2011)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2010, 2011)
French Open	2R (2008, 2015)
Wimbledon	2R (2010)
US Open	3R (2010, 2018)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	F (2016)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon	1R (2010)
US Open	1R (2010)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	28–25
Medal record Olympic Games Silver 2016 Rio de Janeiro Doubles

Timea Bacsinszky is a former professional tennis player from Switzerland. She was born on June 8, 1989. Timea became one of the top tennis players in the world, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 9 in singles in May 2016.

During her career, she won four singles titles and five doubles titles on the main WTA Tour. She also won many titles on the ITF Circuit. Timea is known for her strong comeback after a serious injury. She also won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in women's doubles, playing for Switzerland. She officially retired from tennis in July 2021.

About Timea's Life

Timea started playing tennis when she was just 5 years old. Her father, who was a tennis coach, encouraged her to play. Her mother is a dentist from Hungary. Timea has one brother and two sisters. Growing up, she looked up to the famous tennis player Monica Seles.

Timea's Tennis Journey

Early Tennis Days (2004–2010)

Timea showed great promise as a young player. She reached the semifinals in three junior Grand Slam tournaments between 2004 and 2005. Her first big professional tournament was the 2006 Zurich Open. There, she beat some strong players before losing to the former world No. 1, Maria Sharapova.

In 2008, her singles ranking improved a lot. She reached the semifinals of the Diamond Games tournament. In 2009, Timea won her first singles title on the WTA Tour at the Luxembourg Open. The next year, she won her first three doubles titles.

Overcoming Injury and Comeback (2011–2014)

In 2011, Timea faced a big challenge. She had a serious foot injury that needed surgery. This meant she had to take a long break from tennis. She even thought about quitting the sport and working in hotels instead.

However, in May 2013, she got an email saying she could play in the French Open qualifying rounds. Even though she hadn't practiced much, she decided to go. She lost her first match, but it made her love for tennis come back! She then hired a new coach and decided to restart her career.

Her comeback really took off in 2014 at the 2014 Wuhan Open. She surprised everyone by beating the world No. 4, Maria Sharapova. This helped her finish the year ranked in the top 50 for the first time.

Reaching the Top 10 (2015)

Timea Bacsinszky at the 2015 French Open

The year 2015 was amazing for Timea. She started by reaching a final in Shenzhen. Then, she won two titles in a row in Mexico, at Acapulco and Monterrey. Her ranking quickly rose into the top 30. She also had a fantastic winning streak of 15 matches!

At the French Open, she made it to the semifinals for the first time in a Grand Slam. She played against the world No. 1, Serena Williams. After that, she reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

Later in 2015, she reached her first big final at the China Open. This amazing performance helped her enter the top 10 in the world rankings. Because of her huge improvement, Timea received the WTA's Most Improved Player Award that year. She finished 2015 ranked No. 12.

Olympic Silver Medal (2016)

Timea Bacsinszky at the 2016 US Open

Timea continued her strong play in 2016. She won her fourth WTA singles title in Rabat, Morocco. She also reached the semifinals at the Miami Open, beating two top-5 players. Her ranking reached a career-high of No. 9.

At the French Open, she made it to the quarterfinals for the second year in a row.

A big highlight of 2016 was the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Timea teamed up with fellow Swiss player Martina Hingis for the first time in doubles. They played incredibly well, reaching the final and winning a silver medal! They were the first two Swiss female tennis players to win an Olympic medal.

Another Grand Slam Semifinal (2017)

Timea had some injuries in early 2017. However, she still managed to reach the third round of the Australian Open.

Her best result of the year came at the French Open. She played very well, beating several tough opponents to reach the semifinals for the second time in her career. She lost a close match to the player who eventually won the tournament, Jeļena Ostapenko. Unfortunately, she had surgery in October, which ended her season early.

Later Career and Retirement (2018–2021)

Timea returned to playing in 2018. She won a doubles title at the St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy. She continued to play in various tournaments in 2019, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

After not playing any matches in 2020, Timea announced her retirement from professional tennis on July 16, 2021. She decided it was time to "turn the page" and start a new chapter in her life.

Sponsors

Throughout her career, Timea used Babolat racquets. She also had sponsorship deals with clothing brands like Lacoste, ASICS, and Le Coq Sportif. For her footwear, she wore Nike shoes. She was also an ambassador for the Japanese car company Honda.

Career Highlights

Timea played in many major tournaments during her career. Here's a quick look at her performance in the Grand Slams:

See also

In Spanish: Timea Bacsinszky para niños