Top 10 Women Tennis Players 2018
1. Simona Halep
Coached by Darren Cahill … Aggressive baseliner whose favorite shot is serve; likes all surfaces … Speaks Romanian, English … Enjoys music, movies and handball … Favorite food is pasta; favorite drink is orange juice … Favorite city is Paris; favorite tournament is Roland Garros … Tennis idols are Justine Henin and Roger Federer.
SINGLES
Winner (17): 2018 – Shenzhen, Roland Garros; 2017 – Madrid; 2016 – Madrid, Bucharest, Montréal; 2015 – Shenzhen, Dubai, Indian Wells; 2014 – Doha, Bucharest; 2013 – Nürnberg, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Budapest, New Haven, Moscow, Sofia.
Finalist (14): 2018 – Australian Open, Rome; 2017 – Rome, Roland Garros, Cincinnati, Beijing; 2015 – Toronto, Cincinnati; 2014 – Madrid, Roland Garros, WTA Finals; 2012 – Brussels; 2011 – Fès; 2010 – Fès.
DOUBLES
Winner (1): 2018 – Shenzhen (w/Begu).
Finalist (1): 2016 – Montréal (w/Niculescu).
ADDITIONAL
Romanian Fed Cup Team, 2010, 2012, 2014-17; Romanian Olympic Team, 2012.
2. Caroline Wozniacki
Coached by father, Piotr; fitness coach is Przemyslaw Piotrowicz … Began playing tennis at age 7 … Father played pro soccer in Poland and Denmark; mother, Anna, played volleyball for Polish National Team; brother, Patrik, played pro soccer in Denmark … Enjoys soccer, swimming, golf … Hobbies include reading, shopping, music; favorite actor is Brad Pitt … Admires Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf … Favorite food is mom’s chicken curry.
SINGLES
Winner (28): 2018 – Australian Open; 2017 – Tokyo [Pan Pacific], WTA Finals; 2016 – Tokyo [Pan Pacific], Hong Kong; 2015 – Kuala Lumpur; 2014 – Istanbul; 2013 – Luxembourg; 2012 – Seoul, Moscow; 2011 – Dubai, Indian Wells, Charleston, Brussels, Copenhagen, New Haven; 2010 – Ponte Vedra Beach, Copenhagen, Montréal, New Haven, Tokyo [Pan Pacific], Beijing; 2009 – Ponte Vedra Beach, Eastbourne, New Haven; 2008 – Stockholm, New Haven, Tokyo [Japan Open].
Finalist (24): 2018 – Auckland; 2017 – Doha, Dubai, Miami, Eastbourne, Bastad, Toronto; 2015 – Auckland, Stuttgart; 2014 – US Open, Tokyo [Pan Pacific]; 2013 – Indian Wells; 2012 – Copenhagen, Sofia; 2011 – Doha, Stuttgart; 2010 – Indian Wells, WTA Finals; 2009 – Memphis, Charleston, Madrid, Bastad, US Open; 2008 – Luxembourg.
DOUBLES
Winner (2): 2009 – Memphis (w/Azarenka); 2008 – Beijing (w/Medina Garrigues).
Finalist (1): 2006 – Memphis (w/Azarenka).
ADDITIONAL
Danish Fed Cup Team, 2005-11, 2015; Danish Olympic Team, 2008, 2012.
3. Garbine Muguruza
Coached by Sam Sumyk … Mother’s name is Scarlet Blanco; father’s name is José Antonio Muguruza; brothers’ names are Asier (an engineer) and Igor (an economist); mother is from Venezuela and father is from Spain … Began playing tennis at age 3; first memory of the sport was playing with her brothers … Aggressive style of play; favorite surface is hardcourts; favorite shot is serve … Speaks Spanish and English … Enjoys cooking, reading and listening to music … Favorite tennis players growing up were Serena Williams and Pete Sampras.
SINGLES
Winner (6): 2018 – Monterrey; 2017 – Wimbledon, Cincinnati; 2016 – Roland Garros; 2015 – Beijing; 2014 – Hobart.
Finalist (4): 2018 – Doha; 2015 – Wimbledon, Wuhan; 2014 – Florianopolis.
DOUBLES
Winner (5): 2015 – Birmingham, Tokyo [Pan Pacific] (both w/Suárez Navarro); 2014 – Marrakech (w/Oprandi), Stanford (w/Suárez Navarro); 2013 – Hobart (w/Torró-Flor).
Finalist (5): 2015 – Dubai, Madrid, WTA Finals (all w/Suárez Navarro); 2014 – Madrid, Tokyo [Pan Pacific] (both w/Suárez Navarro).
ADDITIONAL
Spanish Fed Cup Team, 2015; Spanish Olympic team, 2016.
4. Salone Stephens
SINGLES
Winner (6): 2018 – Miami; 2017 – US Open; 2016 – Auckland, Acapulco, Charleston; 2015 – Washington DC.
Finalist (1): 2018 – Roland Garros.
DOUBLES
Finalist (1): 2017 – Washington DC (w/Bouchard).
ADDITIONAL
US Fed Cup Team 2012-14; US Olympic Team, 2016.
5. Elina Svitolina
Coaching consultant is Thierry Ascione; Andrew Bettles is hitting partner. … Parents are Mykhaylo and Olena; brother is Yulian … Introduced to tennis at age 5 by family … Favorite shot is serve; favorite surfaces are hard, clay … Speaks English, Russian … Hobbies are diving, wakeboarding, reading … Favorite food is Mexican … People most admired are Klitschko brothers and Nik Vujicic; favorite artist is Eminem … Junior highlights include winning Roland Garros girls’ title at age 15.
SINGLES
Winner (12): 2018 – Brisbane, Dubai, Rome; 2017 – Taipei City, Dubai, Istanbul, Rome, Toronto; 2016 – Kuala Lumpur; 2015 – Marrakech; 2014 – Baku; 2013 – Baku; 2012 – 125/Pune.
Finalist (2): 2016 – New Haven, Zhuhai.
DOUBLES
Winner (2): 2015 – Istanbul (w/Gavrilova); 2014 – Istanbul (w/Doi)
ADDITIONAL
Ukrainian Fed Cup Team, 2012-15; Ukrainian Olympic Team, 2016.
6. Caroline Garcia
Coached by father, Louis Paul Garcia … mother is Marylene … Played many sports when she was younger and chose tennis because it was the one she enjoyed the most … Enjoys reading and spending time with family, and a big sports fan … Best tennis memory is winning Limoges, Strasbourg, and the 2016 Roland Garros doubles title.
SINGLES
Winner (5): 2017 – Wuhan, Beijing; 2016 – Strasbourg, Mallorca; 2015 – 125/Limoges; 2014 – Bogotá.
Finalist (2): 2016 – 125/Limoges; 2015 – Acapulco, Monterrey.
DOUBLES
Winner (6): 2016 – Charleston, Stuttgart, Madrid, Roland Garros (all w/Mladenovic); 2015 – Eastbourne (w/Srebotnik); 2014 – Bogotá (w/Arruabarrena); 2013 – 125/Taipei (w/Shvedova).
Finalist (10): 2016 – Sydney, Dubai, US Open, Beijing (all w/Mladenovic); 2015 – Brisbane, Stuttgart, Toronto (all w/Srebotnik); 2014 – Wuhan (w/Black), Linz (w/Beck), Moscow (w/Parra Santonja).
ADDITIONAL
French Fed Cup Team, 2013-16; French Olympic Team, 2016.
7. Karolina Pliskova
Coached by Tomas Krupa; fitness coach is Martin Nosko and Ivan Trebaticka; trains at and plays for Sparta Praha tennis club … Began playing tennis at age 4 … Enjoys fishing, listening to music (likes pop, Czech music) and watching movies (favorites is Public Enemies) … Likes reading books by Paulo Coelho … Favorite food is pasta.
SINGLES
Winner (10): 2018 – Stuttgart; 2017 – Brisbane, Doha, Eastbourne; 2016 – Nottingham, Cincinnati; 2015 – Prague; 2014 – Seoul, Linz; 2013 – Kuala Lumpur.
Finalist (10): 2016 – Eastbourne, US Open; 2015 – Sydney, Dubai, Birmingham, Stanford, Zhuhai; 2014 – Pattaya City, Nürnberg, Hong Kong.
DOUBLES
Winner (5): 2016 – Birmingham (w/Strycova); 2014 – Nürnberg (w/Krajicek), Bad Gastein, Hong Kong (both w/Kr.Pliskova); 2013 – Linz (w/Kr.Pliskova).
Finalist (2): 2016 – Indian Wells (w/Goerges); 2013 – Palermo (w/Kr.Pliskova).
ADDITIONAL
Czech Fed Cup Team, 2015-16.
8. Petra Kvitova
Coached by Jiri Vanek; fitness trainer is David Vydra; trains at same club as Berdych and Safarova … Father is Jiri (vice mayor); mother is Pavla; brothers are Jiri (engineer) and Libor (teacher) … Introduced to tennis by father … Aggressive baseliner; favorite shots are serve, forehand and backhand … Speaks Czech and English … Favorite type of movie is comedy … Favorite types of music are pop, rock … Favorite foods are sushi, Italian … Also enjoys basketball and volleyball … Favorite city to visit is Melbourne; favorite tournament is Wimbledon … Self-described as friendly, happy … Tennis idol growing up was Martina Navratilova (because she’s left-handed like her).
SINGLES
Winner (24): 2018 – St. Petersburg, Doha, Prague, Madrid; 2017 – Birmingham; 2016 – Wuhan, Zhuhai; 2015 – Sydney, Madrid, New Haven; 2014 – Wimbledon, New Haven, Wuhan; 2013 – Dubai, Tokyo [Pan Pacific]; 2012 – Montréal, New Haven; 2011 – Brisbane, Paris [Indoors], Madrid, Wimbledon, Linz, WTA Finals; 2009 – Hobart.
Finalist (7): 2016 – Luxembourg; 2015 – WTA Finals; 2014 – Beijing; 2013 – Katowice, New Haven; 2011 – Eastbourne; 2009 – Linz.
ADDITIONAL
Czech Fed Cup Team, 2007-16, 2018; Czech Olympic Team, 2012, 2016.
9. Venus Williams
Coached by father Richard Williams, mother Oracene Price, and David Witt … Sisters are Serena, Isha (lawyer, singer), Lyndrea (actress, singer, stylist, computer science major) and Yetunde (deceased September 14, 2003); is a Jehovah’s Witness, along with sisters and mother … Full name is Venus Ebony Starr Williams … After being diagnosed with Sjögren’s Syndrome in 2011, adopted a vegan/raw foods diet to help decrease inflammation in her body and reduce energy-sapping symptoms of the disease (is a self-described “cheagan”) … Interior design company is V Starr Interiors .. Clothing line is EleVen… Has written several books, most recently “Come To Win” in 2010 … Favorite tennis players growing up included Pete Sampras, Boris Becker and Monica Seles; favorite players now include Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Gael Monfils and Bernard Tomic … Loves karaoke (favorite songs to sing are 6 Underground by the Sneaker Pimps, Stupid Girl by Garbage, Call Me by Blondie, Gold Dust Woman by Fleetwood Mac, Tom Sawyer by Rush and Barracuda by Heart) … Favorite books include “I Am Number Four” by Pittacus Lore, the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull, the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling, comic books (especially DC) and the Bible … Favorite cities are Palm Beach Gardens, Rome, Hong Kong and Paris … Favorite designers are Ralph Lauren, Armani, Matthew Williamson and Dolce & Gabbana … Also enjoys art, Asian antiques, dancing, writing poetry, sewing, studying new subjects, getting the mail and receiving packages, being at home and playing the guitar.
SINGLES
Winner: (49): 2016 – Kaohsiung; 2015 – Auckland, Wuhan, Zhuhai; 2014 – Dubai; 2012 – Luxembourg; 2010 – Dubai, Acapulco; 2009 – Dubai, Acapulco; 2008 – Wimbledon, Zürich, WTA Finals; 2007 – Memphis, Wimbledon, Seoul; 2005 – Istanbul, Wimbledon; 2004 – Charleston, Warsaw; 2003 – Antwerp; 2002 – Gold Coast, Paris [Indoors], Antwerp, Amelia Island, Stanford, San Diego, New Haven; 2001 – Miami, Hamburg, Wimbledon, San Diego, New Haven, US Open; 2000 – Wimbledon, Stanford, San Diego, New Haven, US Open, Olympics; 1999 – Oklahoma City, Miami, Hamburg, Rome, New Haven, Zürich; 1998 – Oklahoma City, Miami, Grand Slam Cup.
Finalist (34): 2017 – Australian Open, Wimbledon, WTA Finals; 2016 – Stanford; 2014 – Auckland, Montréal, Québec City; 2010 – Miami, Madrid; 2009 – Wimbledon, Stanford, WTA Finals; 2007 – Tokyo [Japan Open]; 2005 – Antwerp, Stanford; 2004 – Berlin, Stanford; 2003 – Australian Open, Warsaw, Wimbledon; 2002 – Hamburg, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open; 2000 – Linz; 1999 – Hannover, Stanford, San Diego, Grand Slam Cup; 1998 – Sydney, Rome, Stanford, Zürich; 1997 – US Open.
DOUBLES
Winner: (22): 2016 – Wimbledon (w/S.Williams); 2012 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/S.Williams); 2010 – Australian Open, Madrid, Roland Garros (all w/S.Williams); 2009 – Australian Open, Wimbledon, Stanford, US Open (all w/S.Williams); 2008 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/S.Williams); 2003 – Australian Open (w/S.Williams); 2002 – Wimbledon (w/S.Williams); 2001 – Australian Open (w/S.Williams); 2000 – Wimbledon, Olympics (both w/S.Williams); 1999 – Hannover, Roland Garros, US Open (all w/S.Williams); 1998 – Oklahoma City, Zürich (both w/S.Williams).
Finalist (1): 1999 – San Diego (w/S.Williams).
MIXED DOUBLES
Winner (2): 1998 – Australian Open, Roland Garros (both w/Gimelstob).
Finalist (2): 2016 – Olympics (w/Ram); 2006 – Wimbledon (w/B.Bryan).
ADDITIONAL
American Fed Cup Team, 1999, 2003-05, 2007, 2012-13, 2015-16, 2018; American Olympic Team, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016.
10. Madison Keys
Coached by Lindsay Davenport…fitness trainer is Rodney Marshall…Parents are Rick and Christine (attorneys); siblings are Sydney, Montana and Hunter … Introduced to the sport by parents … Favorite shot is serve; favorite surface is hard … Favorite food is ice cream; favorite drink is peach iced tea … Favorite actor is Julia Roberts; favorite movie is Pitch Perfect … Favorite singer is Taylor Swift; favorite types of music are hip-hop, pop, rap and country … Also enjoys baking, seeing friends, watching TV and shopping … Favorite place to visit is Paris … Most memorable experience is playing a match in an earthquake in Costa Rica … Person most admired is Federer … Goal is to work hard and be the best she can be.
SINGLES
Winner (3): 2017 – Stanford; 2016 – Birmingham; 2014 – Eastbourne.
Finalist (4): 2017 – US Open; 2016 – Rome, Montréal; 2015 – Charleston.
ADDITIONAL
US Fed Cup Team, 2014, 2016; US Olympic Team, 2016.
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