Linda Fruhvirtova (Chennai Open - Twitter)
The 17-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova produced a fantastic display of tennis throughout the Chennai Open to her first WTA title. In this article, you will have everything you need to know about the talented youngster.
| Born on | 1 May 2005 |
| Born in | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Age | 17 |
| Zodiac | Taurus |
| Turned Pro | 2019 |
| Height | 1.72 meters |
| Siblings | Brenda Fruhvirtova (sister) |
| Net Worth | $1 million USD (approx.) |
Linda Fruhvirtova was born on 1 May 2005 in Prague, Czech Republic. She has a younger sister named Brenda, who was born in 2007. Since 2017, Linda has been training at the Mouratoglou Academy in Southern France. In January 2021, she trained at the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Florida.
The promising Fruhvirtova won the singles and doubles titles of the Petits As tournament in 2019. She also cheered for her younger sister in the following year at the tournament as Brenda won the title. They became the first members of the same family to win the title in back-to-back years.
She reached a career-high ITF junior ranking of World No. 2 on 13 December 2021.
Linda Fruhvirtova made her main-draw debut at a WTA tournament in the 2020 Prague Open. She received wildcards for the singles and doubles events.
Her first win at a WTA singles event came in a bizarre way as experienced Frenchwoman Alize Cornet had to retire in the third set at the WTA 250 MUSC Health Open. Fruhvirtova managed to reach the quarterfinals before being ousted by eventual champion Astra Sharma. At the age of just 15, she made it to the top 400 of the WTA rankings.
Fruhvirtova once again impressed in the WTA 125 Korea Open where she reached the quarterfinals before losing to Ekaterina Kazionova in three sets.
In the 2022 Miami Open, she defeated Danka Kovinic in the first round to get her first WTA 1000-level win. She followed it up with a huge upset victory against the experienced Elise Mertens. The incredible run continued with another monumental win as she defeated former World No. 1, Victoria Azarenka, to secure a spot in the top 200 for the first time in her young career.
At the 2022 US Open, Fruhvirtova made it to the main draw and it was her first appearance in that stage of a major. She defeated Wang Zinyu in the first round before losing to Garbine Muguruza in the second.
Her biggest moment came at the Chennai Open. Fruhvirtova managed to defeat Magda Linette in the final to win her first WTA Tour title. By virtue of this win, the 17-year-old managed to break into the top 100 and is currently ranked 74.
She will next be seen in action in the 2022 Korea Open. Her campaign begins with a tough match against Belgian veteran Yanina Wickmayer.
So far, Linda Fruhvirtova has won 59 singles matches and lost 33 with a win percentage of 64.1. She has 1 WTA title and 3 ITF titles in her trophy cabinet.
In the doubles circuit, Fruhvirtova has won 17 matches and lost 10 with a win percentage of 63. She has bagged 2 ITF titles as well.
Linda Fruhvirtova has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD (approx.) and the number will increase substantially over the next few years, judging by the talent she possesses. Also, she is only 17 and just getting started.
Linda Fruhvirtova is 17 years old as of this writing.
She is from the Czech Republic.
Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Linda Fruhvirtova defeated Poland’s Magda Linette in the 2022 Chennai Open final.
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