Anett Kontaveit

Anett Kontaveit is an Estonian former professional tennis player. She was born on 24 December 1995 in Tallinn, Estonia, and turned professional in 2010 at the age of 14. Over her 13-year career, she reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2, making her the highest-ranked Estonian player in tennis history. She also achieved a career-high doubles ranking of No. 95.

Kontaveit won six singles titles on the WTA Tour and eleven singles titles plus five doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. Her best performance at a major came at the 2020 Australian Open, where she reached the quarterfinals. She competed in two WTA 1000 finals, at the 2018 Wuhan Open and the 2022 Qatar Open. In 2021, she became the first Estonian to participate in the WTA Finals, reaching the final. She also won the Estonian Championships in 2009, becoming the youngest player to do so, and successfully defended her title in 2010.

Standing 5'9" with an athletic build, Kontaveit retired from professional tennis in 2023. She remains a notable figure in Estonian sports, recognized for her achievements on the international stage.