Match of the Day: Krejcikova's forehand flattens Azarenka
The fourth seed was too strong for Azarenka – who was struggling with neck soreness – from the get-go, which earned her a spot in the quarterfinals against Madison Keys.
23 January 2022
Age
28 years
Born
Brno, Czech Republic
Residence
Ivancice, Czech Republic
Height
178cm (5 ft 10 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 62%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$15,825,633 USDSingles Titles8Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss144-87-
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Day 7 women's preview: Major winners on collision course
A match-up between reigning French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova and two-time AO winner Victoria Azarenka highlights women's singles action on Sunday.
22 January 2022
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What we learned: AO 2022 came to life on Day 5
Australian Open 2022 had already built up a fair head of steam, but it all exploded on Day 5 with an outrageously entertaining block of singles and doubles matches.
22 January 2022
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Day 5 women's preview: Blockbusters abound in round three
The top half of the women's draw has been building nicely to round three, which promises a host of fascinating match-ups at Melbourne Park.
20 January 2022
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Women's wrap: Krejcikova, Sakkari, Svitolina move through
Plenty of smiles across the seeds, but despair for others as fortunes ebbed and flowed.
17 January 2022
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Badosa, Karatsev snare Sydney silverware
Spaniard makes it three wins from as many WTA finals by edging Barbora Krejcikova, while Russian repels a resurgent Andy Murray as the Sydney titles were decided on Saturday.
15 January 2022
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Krejcikova wins Sydney showstopper, Murray into final
Barbora Krejcikova survived seven match points to finally see off Anett Kontaveit and reach the decider of the Sydney Tennis Classic.
14 January 2022
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An open Open: champions abound in women's draw
Think you can predict the last woman standing at AO 2022? Good luck. No fewer than 14 women's singles major winners feature in the Melbourne Park draw ...
14 January 2022
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Krejcikova, Karatsev soar as Sydney semis set
Roland Garros 2021 winner and last year's Melbourne Park semifinalist shone as the final fours were locked in at the Sydney Tennis Classic.
13 January 2022
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Women's draw: Barty, Osaka on collision course
The top seed and home favourite ends up in the same quarter as the defending champion as the women's singles draw was unveiled on Thursday.
13 January 2022
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US Open Day 7: Fernandez upsets Kerber, Alcaraz wins again
Leylah Fernandez's breakout US Open has continued in extraordinary style with a three-set upset win over Angelique Kerber, after Daniil Medvedev dismissed Dan Evans to reach his third straight quarterfinal.
6 September 2021
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US Open Day 5: Teenager Alcaraz stuns Tsitsipas in five, Osaka ousted
Carlos Alcaraz thrilled fans with his third-round upset of Stefanos Tsitsipas while Daniil Medvedev continues to cruise at the US Open. Garbine Muguruza, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber also reached the fourth round after gritty triumphs on Friday.
4 September 2021
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Tokyo 2020: Five of the best tennis moments
After nine days of compelling action at Ariake Tennis Park, we count down the top five moments that will linger in the memory from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Tennis Event.
2 August 2021
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Olympics: Zverev powers past Khachanov to win gold
Alexander Zverev played relentlessly powerful, consistent tennis to overwhelm Karen Khachanov in the men's singles gold medal match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
1 August 2021
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Olympics: Osaka, Muguruza, Krejcikova storm into last 16
Major champions Naomi Osaka, Garbine Muguruza and Barbora Krejcikova all reached the third round of the women's singles event at the Tokyo Olympics with straight-sets wins on Monday.
26 July 2021