Alicia Molik

Alicia Molik

Australian tennis player
Date of Birth: 27.01.1981
Country: Australia

Content:
  1. Alicia Molik Biography
  2. First WTA Title
  3. Success and Olympic Medal
  4. Continued Success
  5. Injury and Comeback
  6. Return to WTA Tour
  7. Later Career

Alicia Molik Biography

Early Career

Alicia 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.

Alicia Molik

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.

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