Viktória Hrunčáková facts for kids
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Hrunčáková at the 2023 US Open
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| Country (sports) |  Slovakia |
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| Residence | Košice, Slovakia |
| Born | 11 May 1998 Košice |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Turned pro | 2014 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Ján Sabovčík (–2018), Michal Mertiňák (2018–2020), Tomáš Hrunčák (2020-present) |
| Prize money | US$ 2,741,892 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 379–230 (62.23%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 43 (4 March 2019) |
| Current ranking | No. 267 (21 October 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2019) |
| French Open | 3R (2019) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2018, 2019, 2023) |
| US Open | 2R (2022) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 152–101 (60.08%) |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Highest ranking | No. 27 (8 March 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 155 (21 October 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2020, 2021, 2022) |
| French Open | 3R (2020) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (2021, 2023) |
| US Open | SF (2019) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | F (2024) Record 18–10 (64.29%) |
Viktória Hrunčáková (born May 11, 1998) is a professional tennis player from Slovakia. She was known as Viktória Kužmová before she got married. She has achieved high rankings in the world, reaching No. 43 in singles and No. 27 in doubles. Viktória has won five doubles titles on the WTA Tour. She also won many titles on the ITF Circuit.
As a junior player, Viktória won the girls' doubles event at the 2015 US Open. She also reached the final of the girls' singles at the 2016 US Open. Later, as a senior, she made it to the semifinals of the 2019 US Open in women's doubles. She also helped the Slovakia team reach the final of the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup.
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Early Life and Tennis Start
Viktória Hrunčáková was born in 1998 in Košice, Slovakia. Her mother is Ingrid and her father is Radovan. Her younger sister, Katarina, also became a professional tennis player.
Viktória started playing tennis when she was just four years old. Her father introduced her to the sport. He used to run a tennis club, which helped her get into the game early.
Junior Tennis Career
Viktória was a very good junior player, reaching a high ranking of No. 24. She started playing in junior tournaments in 2012 when she was 13. She won her first singles and doubles titles that same year.
In 2014, Viktória played in her first junior Grand Slam tournaments. She competed at the French Open and Wimbledon. At the US Open, she reached the semifinals in doubles.
Her biggest junior success came in 2015 at the US Open. She won the girls' doubles title with her partner, Aleksandra Pospelova. The next year, in 2016, she reached the singles final at the US Open, but she finished as the runner-up.
Junior Grand Slam Finals
Viktória Hrunčáková played in two junior Grand Slam finals.
Girls' Singles
- Runner-up at the 2016 US Open (Hard surface). She lost to Kayla Day.
Girls' Doubles
- Winner at the 2015 US Open (Hard surface). She partnered with Aleksandra Pospelova.
Professional Career Highlights
2017–2018: First Steps on Tour
Viktória made her first appearance in a major tournament at the 2017 US Open. She played in the main draw after winning qualifying matches. Later in 2017, she got her first singles win on the WTA Tour at the Linz Open. By the end of 2017, she was ranked No. 132 in the world.
In 2018, Viktória continued to improve. She reached her first WTA semifinal at the Hungarian Open. She also won a big $100k tournament in Slovakia. This win helped her enter the top 100 players in the world for the first time. She also won her first main-draw match at a Grand Slam, defeating Francesca Schiavone at the French Open. She finished 2018 ranked No. 56.
2019: Doubles Success and Top-10 Win
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The year 2019 was very successful for Viktória, especially in doubles. She reached three WTA doubles finals. She won two of these titles: the Prague Open and the Bucharest Open. She also reached the semifinals of the US Open in doubles. This helped her enter the top 30 in doubles for the first time.
In singles, she reached her first major quarterfinal at the Dubai Tennis Championships. There, she achieved her first win against a top-ten player, Kiki Bertens. She also made it to the third round of the French Open, her best singles result at a Grand Slam at that time.
2020: Doubles Semifinal
In 2020, Viktória reached her first Premier 5 doubles semifinal at the Cincinnati Open. She partnered with Iga Świątek.
2023: New Name, New Wins
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In 2023, Viktória started competing under her married name, Hrunčáková. She won a doubles title at the Linz Open with Natela Dzalamidze. She also reached a singles semifinal at the Rosmalen Open, her first since 2019. At the same tournament, she reached the doubles final with Tereza Mihalíková. She also made it to the quarterfinals at the Guangzhou Open.
2024: Billie Jean King Cup Finalist
Viktória started 2024 by winning a doubles title at the Auckland Open with Anna Danilina.
She played a key role in helping the Slovakia team reach the final of the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup. She won important doubles matches with Tereza Mihalíková. She also won a singles match against Australia in the quarterfinals. Slovakia made it to the final for the first time, but they lost to Italy.
Playing Style
Viktória Hrunčáková is known for her powerful and aggressive style of play. She hits the ball very hard from both sides of the court. This makes her a tough opponent. Even though she grew up playing on clay courts, she prefers playing on hardcourts. Her strong serve helps her win many points. She also enjoys playing on grass courts.
Equipment and Coaching
Viktória is sponsored by Yonex for her tennis equipment. She uses the VCORE-100 racquet.
She was coached by Ján Sabovčík during her junior years. Later, she worked with Michal Mertiňák. Since 2020, her husband, Tomáš Hrunčák, has been her coach.
Personal Life
Viktória Hrunčáková lives in Košice, Slovakia. She enjoys reading books and photography in her free time. Her favorite place is Long Island City. When she was growing up, she looked up to tennis stars Ana Ivanovic and Rafael Nadal.
She won the "Slovak Talent of the Year" award in 2012 and 2014. In September 2022, she married her coach, Tomáš Hrunčák.
Images for kids
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Viktória Hrunčáková at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships
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Viktória Hrunčáková's backhand
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See also
In Spanish: Viktória Kužmová para niños
