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Michaella KrajicekDutch professional tennis player
Date of Birth: 09.01.1989
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Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Junior Success and Breakthrough
- Senior Career and Accomplishments
- Grand Slam Performances
- Personal Life
Early Life and Career
Michaëlla Krajicek was born on January 9, 1989, in the historical Dutch city of Delft. Her passion for tennis began at an early age, and she quickly rose through the ranks to become Europe's top-ranked junior player.
Junior Success and Breakthrough
At the age of 13, Krajicek helped her Dutch team win the Cesky Telecom World Junior Tennis tournament, capturing victories in both singles and doubles. In 2003, she triumphed at the Yucatan Cup, Italian Open, and reached the semifinals and finals in singles and doubles at the French Open and US Open, respectively.
Senior Career and Accomplishments
Krajicek turned professional in 2005 and has since amassed three WTA titles and seven ITF titles. She has achieved a career-high world ranking of 30 in singles, making her the Netherlands' second-highest-ranked female player.
Grand Slam Performances
Krajicek has participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the third round of the Australian Open (2006), the second round of the US Open (2007, 2011), and the third round of the French Open (2007).
Personal Life
Michaëlla Krajicek is a Dutch professional tennis player of Czech descent. She is known for her exceptional skills and her determination on the court. Despite her Dutch citizenship, Krajicek often divides her time between Prague and Bradenton, Florida.