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Barbora Zahlavova StrycovaCzech tennis player.
Date of Birth: 28.03.1986
Country:  Czech |
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Biography of Barbora Strycova
Barbora Strycova is a Czech tennis player who was born on March 8, 1986, in Plzen, Czech Republic. She stands at a height of 164 cm and weighs 60 kg.
Early Career
Strycova began her tennis career at the age of five and also had a parallel interest in figure skating. She quickly made a name for herself in the junior circuit and became the former world No.1 in both singles and doubles in the junior rankings.
Junior Achievements
In the junior category, Strycova achieved remarkable success. She won two junior Grand Slam titles in singles at the Australian Open in 2002 and 2003. Additionally, she won three junior Grand Slam titles in doubles, including the Australian Open in 2001, Roland Garros in 2002, and Wimbledon in 2002. She was also a finalist in the US Open in 2002 in singles and the Australian Open in 2003 in doubles.
Professional Career
Strycova turned professional in 2003 and has since become a prominent figure in the tennis world. She has won 13 WTA tournaments in doubles and has consistently been a strong performer on both grass and clay courts.
Personal Life
Barbora Strycova is married to her coach Jakub Zavala, who is the cousin of another WTA player, Sandra Zavala. She describes herself as energetic and funny, and her favorite tennis player is Steffi Graf.
Despite her achievements in the junior circuit, Strycova has not yet achieved the same level of success in the professional singles category. However, her talent and determination continue to make her a formidable opponent on the court.
