French tennis player known for her powerful serves and versatility on the court, winning multiple Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles competitions.
Kristina Mladenovic is a French professional tennis player known for her exceptional doubles skills, having won a record nine Grand Slam titles in women's and mixed doubles. She is also a former world No. 1 in doubles, a title she has held for a total of 12 weeks.
Kristina Mladenovic was born on May 14, 1993, in Saint-Pol-sur-Mer, France, to a family of athletes. Her father, Dragan Mladenović, is a former Yugoslav handball player of Kosovo Serb origin, while her mother, Denita Heli, is a Serbian former volleyball player of Bosniak origin. Kristina's family moved to France in 1992, and she and her brother, Luka, became French citizens.
Mladenovic's tennis career began to take shape in her junior years, where she achieved the No. 1 junior ranking in 2009. She turned pro in 2009 and has since won 28 career doubles titles, including four WTA 1000 titles and two WTA Finals titles.
In singles, Mladenovic has reached a career-high ranking of world No. 10 in October 2017. Her best Grand Slam performance was reaching the quarterfinals at the 2015 US Open and the 2017 French Open. She has also represented France in the Fed Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, helping her team win the competition in 2019.
Mladenovic's Grand Slam titles include:
Mladenovic has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to tennis, including:
In addition to her tennis career, Mladenovic has been in the news for her personal life. She dated Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem from 2017 to 2019. Her family's athletic background and her own achievements have made her a household name in France.
Kristina Mladenovic's impressive tennis career has cemented her place as one of the greatest doubles players in tennis history. Her numerous Grand Slam titles, world No. 1 ranking, and contributions to French tennis have made her a beloved figure in the tennis world.
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