Russian tennis player known for her aggressive playing style and reaching a career-high ranking of 54 in singles, competing in Grand Slam tournaments.
Anna Blinkova is a Russian professional tennis player known for her impressive skills on the court, particularly in singles and doubles matches. With a career-high ranking of world No. 34 in singles and No. 45 in doubles, Blinkova has made a name for herself in the tennis world.
Born on September 10, 1998, in Moscow, Russia, Anna Vladimirovna Blinkova comes from a family of sports enthusiasts. Her parents, Elena and Vladimir, encouraged her to pursue her passion for tennis from a young age. Interestingly, Blinkova was also a skilled chess player and participated in tournaments at a high level during her childhood.
In 2015, Blinkova reached the finals of the Wimbledon Championships in girls' singles, where she lost to compatriot Sofya Zhuk. This achievement earned her a spot as the No. 3 junior tennis player in the world. She began her professional career in 2015, playing on the ITF Circuit, and won her first ITF doubles title in Kantaoui, Tunisia.
In 2016, Blinkova turned pro and made her WTA Tour debut at the Morocco Open. She won her first WTA Tour match in October 2016, defeating Anastasija Sevastova in the first round of the Kremlin Cup. In 2017, she made her Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open, where she defeated Monica Niculescu in the first round.
Blinkova has won several titles in her career, including one singles and one doubles title on the WTA Tour, one singles and one doubles title each on the WTA Challenger Tour, and three singles and eleven doubles titles on the ITF Circuit.
Blinkova speaks four languages: Russian, Slovak, French, and English. Her preferred surface is hardcourt, and her favorite shot is the forehand. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places and trying different cuisines.
Blinkova credits her success to hard work, dedication, and a strong support system. She believes in setting realistic goals and pushing herself to achieve them, both on and off the court.
With her impressive skills and achievements, Anna Blinkova is definitely a player to watch in the tennis world. As she continues to climb the rankings and make a name for herself, fans and spectators alike are eagerly anticipating what's next for this talented Russian tennis star.
38 Years Old
A dominant force in women's tennis, known for her powerful serve and fierce competitiveness, winning five Grand Slam singles titles.
36 Years Old
A former world No. 1 tennis player, known for her powerful groundstrokes and fierce competitiveness, winning 20 WTA titles, including two Australian Open championships.
