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Alicia MolikAustralian tennis player
Date of Birth: 27.01.1981
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Content:
- Alicia Molik Biography
- First WTA Title
- Success and Olympic Medal
- Continued Success
- Injury and Comeback
- Return to WTA Tour
- Later Career
Alicia Molik Biography
Early CareerAlicia Molik, an Australian tennis player, started her career in 1998 by winning her first tournaments on the ITF tennis tour in both singles and doubles.

First WTA Title
In 2003, Molik claimed her first WTA title at the Hobart International in her home country. She defeated American player Amy Frazier in a hard-fought match.
Success and Olympic Medal
Despite facing initial setbacks in early 2004, Molik had a remarkable second half of the year. She won two titles in Stockholm, defeating top-10 players and Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova. She also won the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, defeating Anastasia Myskina.
Continued Success
Molik continued her winning streak in 2005, winning the Sydney International and doubles titles in Doha and Miami with Svetlana Kuznetsova. She also won her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, partnering with Kuznetsova.
Injury and Comeback
After suffering from injuries, Molik took a temporary break from tennis. She made a comeback in 2009, winning several ITF tournaments in singles and doubles.
Return to WTA Tour
In 2010, Molik played her first WTA tournament after her comeback, receiving a wild card entry to the Brisbane International. She also received a wild card for the Australian Open but lost in the first round. Molik had some notable victories, including defeating the 16th seed at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Later Career
Throughout the season, Molik's performance was inconsistent, with only one instance of winning two consecutive matches against top-100 players.
Overall, Alicia Molik had a successful career, winning five WTA singles titles and seven WTA doubles titles, including two Grand Slam titles. She also represented Australia in the Olympics and achieved a bronze medal.