Karolína Plíšková

Professional tennis player

Czech Louny, Czech Republic Aries 186 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional tennis player
NationalityCzech
Date of Birth21/03/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceLouny, Czech Republic
Zodiac SignAries

Latest News about Karolína Plíšková

02/07/2026

Plíšková lost 1-6, 3-6 to Iga Świątek in the second round of Wimbledon 2026, which was the defending champion's straight-sets win. Earlier in the tournament she had beaten Tereza Valentová in the first round.

21/06/2026

Plíšková reached the semi-finals of the Lexus Nottingham Open in June 2026, losing to Marie Bouzková after beating several opponents in the event. The run was a notable step in her climb back up the rankings after a long injury layoff.

10/10/2025

Karolína Plíšková announced that she had ended her 2025 season after returning to competition following a long injury layoff. She said her body still needed more time to adapt after the comeback, and that she planned to return in the next season.

15/05/2025

Plíšková underwent another surgery on her left ankle after persistent problems following her US Open injury. The operation further delayed her return to the tour, although she said she still aimed to come back as soon as possible.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameAce Queen
Real NameKarolína Hrdličková
Turned Pro2009
PlaysRight-handed
BackhandTwo-handed
ResidenceMonte Carlo, Monaco
CoachŽeljko Krajan (2024 onwards)

Physical Stats & More

Height186 cm
Weight70 kg

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherRadek Plíšek
MotherMartina Plíšková
SisterKristýna Plíšková (twin sister, professional tennis player)

Career

ITF Debut2006
ITF Singles Titles10
ITF Doubles Titles6
WTA Singles Titles17
WTA Doubles Titles5
Grand Slam Singles
Finals
  • US Open 2016
  • Wimbledon 2021
Semifinals
  • French Open 2017
  • Australian Open 2019
Grand Slam Doubles
Semifinals
  • Australian Open 2016
  • Wimbledon 2016
World No. 1 Singles17 July 2017 (8 weeks)
Other Achievements
  • WTA Finals semifinals (2017, 2018, 2019)
  • Fed Cup winner (2015, 2016, 2018)
  • Junior Australian Open singles winner (2010)
  • Olympic Games third round (2020)
  • 2026 comeback: Madrid Open quarter-finals and Nottingham Open semi-finals

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karolinapliskova/
Twitterhttps://x.com/KaPliskova
Websitehttps://www.karolina-pliskova.com/en/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First Czech woman to reach No. 1 in WTA singles rankings
2. First twin sisters to win a WTA doubles title together (with Kristýna at Generali Ladies Linz)
3. Started tennis at age 4, training daily from age 7
4. Returned from a long layoff caused by a left ankle injury sustained at the 2024 US Open, undergoing two surgeries before competing again

Also born on 21 March

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