Nikola Bartunkova
Here’s everything you need to know about the latest sensation of Czech Tennis – Nikola Bartunkova
Nikola Bartunkova is a Czech tennis player born on 25th February, 2006. The 17-year-old reached her highest singles ranking in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) at 267 on 21st November 2022, and her highest doubles ranking at 451 on 5th December 2022.
In April 2021, Bartůňková made her first attempt at the WTA Tour debut during the 2021 İstanbul Cup. She secured a victory against Leonie Küng, who was ranked 152nd in the WTA, in the first round of qualifying. However, she was unable to advance further as she was defeated by Anastasia Gasanova.
One year later, Bartůňková received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the same tournament, marking her debut at the Tour level.
The Czech Republic has a rich tennis tradition and has produced several exceptional female players in recent years. Nikola Bartunkova has the potential to join this illustrious list in the upcoming years. Let us take a look at some of the best female tennis players from the Czech Republic in the recent years.
Petra Kvitová: Petra Kvitová is one of the most successful Czech tennis players of all time. She has won two Wimbledon titles (2011, 2014) and reached the World No. 2 ranking. Kvitová is known for her powerful left-handed game and aggressive playing style.
Karolína Plíšková: Karolína Plíšková has been a consistent performer on the women’s tour. She has reached the World No. 1 ranking and finished as the runner-up at the 2016 US Open. Plíšková possesses a strong serve and powerful groundstrokes.
Barbora Krejčíková: Barbora Krejčíková had a breakthrough year in 2021, winning both the French Open singles and doubles titles. She displayed her versatility by also winning the Wimbledon women’s doubles title in the same year. Krejčíková is known for her all-court game and exceptional doubles skills.
Lucie Šafářová: Lucie Šafářová had a successful career, reaching a career-high ranking of World No. 5 in 2015. She won seven WTA singles titles and was a finalist at the 2015 French Open. Šafářová was also a skilled doubles player, winning five Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles.
Markéta Vondroušová: Markéta Vondroušová made a name for herself by reaching the French Open final in 2019 at just 19 years old. She has a versatile game with solid groundstrokes and excellent court coverage and notably the Wimbledon 2023 title.
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