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Following the French Open, Kuznetsova climbed to career-highs of world No. 9 in the singles rankings, her first time in the top ten, and on 7 June 2004, world No. 3 in the doubles rankings. Kuznetsova won her third title at the Eastbourne International, defeating Hantuchová in the final in three sets. [24]
- 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
- 2021 (last match played)
- Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- 2000
During her career, she has made 62 top 10 wins, including seven wins over world No. 1 in that moment and earned more than $25M prize money. In singles, she reached career-highest ranking of place 2, while in doubles she is former world No. 3. Playing for Russia at the Billie Jean King Cup, she won three titles, in 2004, 2007 and 2008.
One of three Russian women to lift a Grand Slam singles title (also Myskina, Sharapova), and one of five Russians to rank in Top 2; had a chance to become No.1 by winning 2008 Roland Garros (fell two matches short with SF loss to Safina)
Svetlana. Kuznetsova. World Ranking # 177. Handedness right. Year Turned Pro 2000. Height 174 cm.
Aug 24, 2014 · Kuznetsova ended a four-year-long title drought this summer at the Citi Open for her 14th career singles victory. She’s back up to No. 21 in the rankings, and looking more fit and focused than...
May 14, 2022 · Credit: Robbie Mendelson. In 2022, I’m counting down the 128 best players of the last century. With luck, we’ll get to #1 in December. Enjoy! * * * Svetlana Kuznetsova [RUS] Born: 27 June 1985. Career: 2002-present. Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Peak rank: 2 (2007) Peak Elo rating: 2,192 (3rd place, 2007) Major singles titles: 2.
Oct 26, 2016 · Sixteen years after making her pro debut, and four years after dropping to 72nd in the world, Kuznetsova is back in the Top 10. She has won major titles in her career—the 2004 U.S. Open and the...
