Maria Kirilenko
Also known as Maria Yuryevna Kirilenko-Stepanova
Career
Active 2001 – 2014
Biography
About Maria Kirilenko
Maria Kirilenko, a former Russian professional tennis player, turned pro around 2001 and retired in 2014. She reached her career-high singles ranking of No. 16 in May 2012. Her breakthrough came in 2005, when she won her first WTA title at the China Open. She also claimed junior titles at the 2002 Canadian Open and the 2002 US Open. Kirilenko made two Grand Slam singles quarterfinals: the 2010 Australian Open and 2012 Wimbledon. She is 5'8" with a slim build, blonde hair, and green eyes. Born in Moscow on 25 January 1987, she is Russian and of Caucasian ethnicity. After retiring, she has maintained a presence on Instagram, where she has a following of 57k. Her career was marked by consistent performances on the WTA tour.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2001-2014 (started around 14 years old; 13 years active)
- Birthplace
- Moscow, Russian Federation
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 127 lbs (or 58 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–28–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.78
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 57k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Maria Kirilenko perform in junior tournaments?
She won the junior events at the 2002 Canadian Open and the 2002 US Open, showcasing her potential early in her career.
What was Maria Kirilenko's highest singles ranking, and when did she achieve it?
She reached No. 16, her career-high singles ranking, on the WTA tour in May 2012.
In which Grand Slam tournaments did Maria Kirilenko reach the quarterfinals?
She reached the quarterfinals at the 2010 Australian Open and the 2012 Wimbledon Championships.
Did you know
- She turned professional at approximately 14 years old and competed for 13 years.
- Her first WTA title came at the 2005 China Open, where she defeated Anna-Lena Grönefeld.
- In 2012, she reached her peak ranking of No. 16 and also made the Wimbledon quarterfinals in the same year.
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