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Karolina SpremProfessional Croatian tennis player
Date of Birth: 25.10.1984
Country:  Croatia |
Content:
- Biography of Karolina Sprem
- Personal Life and Interests
- Marriage and Motherhood
- Tennis Achievements and Injuries
- Current Status
Biography of Karolina Sprem
Early Life and Tennis CareerKarolina Sprem, a professional Croatian tennis player, was born on October 25, 1984, in Varaždin, Yugoslavia. She started playing tennis at the age of 9 and quickly showed promising talent. Sprem has won a total of 11 titles, including 10 in singles and 1 in doubles, at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) level. In October 2004, she reached a career-high ranking of 17 in the world.
Personal Life and Interests
Sprem is fluent in Croatian and English and enjoys eating fish and pasta. Her favorite drink is orange juice. In her free time, she combines tennis training with horseback riding and dancing. While participating in international competitions leaves little time for sightseeing, Sprem particularly enjoys visiting Miami, Paris, and Rome. Her favorite tournament is Wimbledon. She stands at a height of 174 cm, weighs 61 kg, and plays with a right-handed grip and a two-handed backhand.
Marriage and Motherhood
On July 14, 2012, Sprem married Cypriot tennis player Marcos Baghdatis in a ceremony held at Trakošćan Castle in Croatia. During the last Wimbledon tournament she attended to watch Baghdatis' match against Andy Murray, Sprem confirmed that they were expecting their first child. Their daughter, Zahara, was born on October 20, 2012, in Zagreb, Croatia.
Tennis Achievements and Injuries
Sprem's professional tennis career began in July 2001. In the 2003 season, she had remarkable results, winning several ITF Circuit tournaments and reaching two WTA finals. In 2004, Sprem reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, defeating Venus Williams but ultimately losing to Lindsay Davenport. However, she struggled to regain her form after the tournament and experienced early losses in subsequent competitions. In 2005, she reached the final of the WTA tournament in Kolkata, India, but fell short against Anastasia Myskina. Sprem faced setbacks due to injuries, including a serious elbow injury that required surgery and a ten-month recovery period. She made a successful comeback in April 2008 but faced another defeat against Davenport in the third round of the Amelia Island tournament. In the following year, Sprem added three more titles to her collection.
Current Status
In January 2011, Sprem suffered a severe left wrist injury, which led to her withdrawal from tournaments. Since then, she has dedicated her time to rehabilitation and motherhood, taking a break from competitive tennis.
