Karolina Pliskova

Karolina Pliskova is a Czech professional tennis player who reached the top of the women's game. She became world No. 1 in singles in July 2017, holding the spot for eight weeks. Known for her powerful serve and forehand, she has won 16 WTA singles titles and over $20 million in prize money. She has reached two Grand Slam finals: the 2016 US Open and 2021 Wimbledon. As a junior, she won the girls' singles at the 2010 Australian Open. She stands 6'1" with an athletic build, blonde hair, and green eyes. She is the twin sister of Kristyna Pliskova and has represented the Czech Republic in Fed Cup competition. Her career began in 2009, and she has been active for 17 years. She also peaked at world No. 11 in doubles.