Personal

Previously coached by Jared Jacobs... Father, Tim, is an accountant; mother, Heidi, is a nurse; has two brothers, Chad and Andrew, and one sister, Alison ... Married Justin Sands on November 29, 2008; reside in Phoenix, Arizona with beloved dog Ruger (boerboel mastiff) ... Began playing tennis at age 5; made pro debut at age 14, began playing full-time on tour in 2005 ... Plays a versatile, all-court style combining speed, determination, skill and agility around the net ... In fall 2012 after experiencing chronic fatigue, she was diagnosed with 26 severe food allergies including many of her favorite foods ... Was chosen by Google as first pro athlete “Glass Explorer” ... Often referred to as America's Tennis Rock Star for her colorful apparel and hair and signature knee-high compression socks ... Enjoys cars, the outdoors, shopping, cooking, watching the Green Bay Packers and TV shows Law & Order SVU, and relaxing by the pool... Best tennis memories include winning 2011 Hopman Cup and 2012 Australian Open mixed doubles title.

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Finalist (4): 2013 - Kuala Lumpur; 2011 - Hobart; 2010 - Québec City; 2008 - Québec City.
DOUBLES
Winner (30): 2024 - Abu Dhabi (w/Kenin), Miami (w/Kenin); 2023 - Seoul (w/Bouzkova); 2019 - Beijing (w/Kenin); 2017 - Roland Garros, Charleston (both w/Safarova); Brisbane (w/Mirza), Australian Open (w/Safarova); 2016 - Indian Wells (w/Vandeweghe), Miami, US Open, Wuhan, Beijing (all w/Safarova); 2015 - Sydney (w/Mirza), Australian Open, Stuttgart, Roland Garros, Toronto (all w/Safarova); 2013 - Brisbane, Dubai (both w/Mirza); 2012 - Brussels (w/Mirza); 2011 - Paris [Indoors] (w/Shaughnessy); 2010 - Ponte Vedra Beach (w/Yan); 2009 - Charleston, Stuttgart (both w/Petrova), Warsaw (w/Atawo); 2008 - Bogotá (w/Benesova), Amelia Island (w/Uhlirova); 2007 - Cincinnati (w/Mirza); 2004 - Vancouver (w/Spears).
Finalist (19): 2024 - Prague (w/Safarova), Auckland (w/Bouzkova); 2023 - Auckland (w/Fernandez); 2021 - Stuttgart (w/Krawczyk), Roland Garros (w/Swiatek); 2019 - Eastbourne, Moscow (both w/Flipkens); 2016 - Charleston, WTA Finals (both w/Safarova); 2013 - Stuttgart (w/Mirza); 2011 - Indian Wells, Charleston (both w/Shaughnessy); 2010 - Memphis, New Haven (both w/Shaughnessy), Birmingham (w/Huber), Québec City (w/Strycova); 2006 - Prague, Rabat (both w/Harkleroad); 2005 - Los Angeles (w/Haynes).

MIXED DOUBLES
Winner (5): 2019 - US Open (w/Murray); 2018 - US Open (w/Murray); 2016 - Olympics (w/Sock); 2015 - Roland Garros (w/M.Bryan); 2012 - Australian Open (w/Tecau).
Finalist (2): 2020 - Australian Open (w/J.Murray); 2015 - US Open (w/Querrey).

ADDITIONAL
American Fed Cup Team, 2009-11, 2016-18; American Olympic team, 2016.

Career in Review