Barbora Krejcikova

Barbora Krejcikova: A Brief Biography

Barbora Krejcikova is a Czech tennis player who earned significant success in the singles and doubles categories. As of November 2024, she has won three doubles, eight singles, and nineteen WTA doubles titles in her career. Krejcikova achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2 in February 2022 and No. 1 in doubles in October 2018. She won the 2024 Wimbledon title in the singles category, defeating French Open finalist Jasmine Paolini. She finished quarterfinalist at the 2024 Ningbo Open in both singles and doubles category. Krejcikova qualified for the 2024 WTA Finals on October 16, 2024, in singles.

With her versatile performance, Krejcikova has won twelve major titles, including two singles, three mixed doubles and seven doubles. She is the second player after Venus Williams to win a Grand Slam title in all three categories. Krejcikova has competed in various team competitions for the Czech Republic. She, alongside Katerina Siniakova, won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the doubles category. Krejcikova helped Czech win the 2018 Fed Cup with a win-loss record of 1-1. She also holds the record of winning the 2021 WTA Tour Finals, with Siniakova defeating Elise Mertens and Hsieh Su-wei. Her playing style is a mix of aggression and patience, with backhand being her strongest point.

Barbora Krejcikova Personal Information

Barbora Krejcikova Early Life

Krejcikova started her tennis journey at the age of three by practicing at tennis courts in Ivancice. She used to practice by hitting the ball on a tennis wall in the early phase of her career. During her earlier stages of training, Krejcikova played tennis only for recreational purposes. She started developing an interest in the game when she turned 16 or 17.

Krejcikova achieved the career-high ranking of No. 3 in junior year. She also won the French Open and US Open girl's doubles titles. She emerged as the winner of the European Junior Championship U18 in both the singles and doubles categories.

Barbora Krejcikova Family Background

Krejcikova was born in Brno, Czech Republic to Hana Krejcikova. In an interview with the New York Times, she shared that her mother was her biggest supporter. Her mother requested Jana Novotna in 2014 to hone her tennis skills. She used to accompany her to play on the clay court for practice. Hana Krejcikova is a doctor by profession. Petr Krejcikova is the elder brother of Barbora Krejcikova. Like her mother, he is also involved in the medical industry.

Barbora Krejcikova Boyfriend

Krejcikova is currently not involved in any form of relationship. However, there were rumors that the tennis star is romantically involved with her coach Pavel Motl.

Barbora Krejcikova Social Media

Her social media handles are as follows:

Instagram: @bkrejcikova

X: @BKrejcikova

Barbora Krejcikova Prize Money

According to the WTA official website, Krejcikova has won over $14.7 million in prize money to date, including over $3.7 million in 2024.

Barbora Krejcikova Brand Ambassadors

For footwear and apparel, Krejcikova signed an agreement with Fila in 2022. She is associated with Head for tennis equipment and uses HEAD Youtek IG Extreme Pro racquet during her game. She also endorsed brands like Nutridata, Jakub Veskrna, Kine-MAX, Enervit, CEP and Fyzioterapie. She signed an endorsement agreement with Roko-Motor, the Czech division of Jaguar Land Rover.

Barbora Krejcikova Career Stats

Krejcikova holds a career singles record of 387-220 and 362-141 in doubles. According to the WTA website, she has served 103 aces and has a first-serve percentage of 62.3%, as of November 2024. Krejcikova wins 67.2% of his first-se­rve points and 44.3% of her second-se­rve points.

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Krejcikova has won 68% of 381 service games till now. In terms of his returning record, her first serve return points won stood at 36.3%, whereas her second serve return points won stood at 56.3%.

Barbora Krejcikova Achievements

Some of the Krejcikova's tennis career achievements are as follows:

World No.1

Krejcikova achieved the ranking of World No.1 by WTA in the doubles category on October 22, 2018.

Olympic Medal

Krejcikova won the gold medal with Katerina Siniakova in the doubles category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Career Grand Slam

Krejcikova accomplished the feat of a Career Grand Slam in 2020 by winning an Olympic gold medal and the Australian Open in the doubles category.

WTA Finals

With Siniakova, Krejcikova lifted the 2021 WTA Finals title in the women's doubles category, defeating Mertens and Su-wei in the final.

Barbora Krejcikova Best Finish at each Grand Slam

Barbora Krejcikova Titles Won

Krejcikova has won eight WTA singles titles and eighteen titles in the doubles category, including one WTA 1000 in singles and three WTA 1000 in the doubles category.

Barbora Krejcikova Coaching Staff

Krejcikova is currently coached by former schoolmate Pavel Motl. He played college tennis at Middle Tennessee State University. She received the title of the All-C-USA in the singles and doubles categories. She was previously coached by Ales Kartus, Petri Kovacka and Jana Novotna.

Barbora Krejcikova Diet

Krejcikova's favorite food includes steak and sushi with lemon sorbet for dessert. She prefers tea without milk and pineapple on pizza. She also loves having blueberry cake. Her dream sandwich includes toasted chicken, cheese, lettuce, bacon, salt, brown bread, cranberry sauce and pepper.

Barbora Krejcikova House

Krejcikova owns a lavish house in Ivancice, Czech Republic.

Barbora Krejcikova Cars

Barbora Krejcikova is the proud owner of a Jaguar Land Rover.