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Jana Novotna

CZECH REPUBLIC
Height
5'9"
1.75m
Plays
Right-Handed
DOB
Oct 2 1968
Birthplace
Brno, Czech Republic
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Grand Slam Record

Grand Slams

Best Grand Slam Result

Highest Finish

W x1
W/L
149/49
1998

Australian Open

F x1
1991

Roland Garros

SF x2
1996, 1990

Wimbledon

W x1
1998

US Open

SF x2
1998, 1994

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Photos: The terrific World No.2's

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  • Agnieszka Radwanska ascended to World No.2 for the first time on July 9, 2012 after making the Wimbledon final. The Polish player won 20 WTA singles titles and was a frequent fan favourite for her clever shotmaking.
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  • Virginia Wade was the inaugural World No.2 in the first official computer rankings on November 3, 1975. Wade won a whopping 55 WTA singles titles, including on home soil at 1977 Wimbledon under the watchful eye of Queen Elizabeth II (pictured).
  • Billie Jean King's highest ranking after the introduction of the computer rankings in 1975 was World No.2, which she reached on December 11, 1977. Trailblazing King had already garnered all 12 of her Grand Slam singles titles by that date.
  • Andrea Jaeger reached World No.2 for the first time on August 17, 1981. The American started her career as a record-breaking teenage phenom and went on to win 10 WTA singles titles and make two Grand Slam finals.
  • Conchita Martínez ascended to World No.2 for the first time on October 30, 1995. The Spanish star won 33 WTA singles titles overall and carved her way to a Wimbledon title in 1994.
  • The late Jana Novotna hit World No.2 for the first time on July 7, 1997. The Czech earned 24 WTA singles titles and is well-remembered for her serve-and-volley prowess and her emotional victory at 1998 Wimbledon.
  • Anastasia Myskina rose to World No.2 for the first time on September 13, 2004. Myskina won 10 WTA singles titles, including 2004 Roland Garros, where she became the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.
  • Svetlana Kuznetsova reached World No.2 for the first time on September 10, 2007. The Russian is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and has won 18 WTA singles titles overall.
  • Vera Zvonareva made it to World No.2 for the first time on October 25, 2010. The Russian has won 12 WTA singles titles and reached two Grand Slam finals in 2010.
  • Petra Kvitova rose to World No.2 for the first time on October 31, 2011. The powerful Czech left-hander has collected 28 WTA singles titles to date, including two Wimbledon crowns.
  • Agnieszka Radwanska ascended to World No.2 for the first time on July 9, 2012 after making the Wimbledon final. The Polish player won 20 WTA singles titles and was a frequent fan favourite for her clever shotmaking.
  • Li Na reached World No.2 for the first time on February 17, 2014. Chinese megastar Li won 9 WTA singles titles, including 2 Grand Slams, becoming the first major champion from Asia.
  • Aryna Sabalenka reached World No.2 for the first time on August 23, 2021. The Belarusian has already amassed 10 WTA singles titles in her career.
  • Barbora Krejcikova made her first appearance at World No.2 on February 28, 2022. The Czech has collected 3 WTA singles titles so far, including a maiden Grand Slam title at 2021 Roland Garros.
  • Agnieszka Radwanska ascended to World No.2 for the first time on July 9, 2012 after making the Wimbledon final. The Polish player won 20 WTA singles titles and was a frequent fan favourite for her clever shotmaking.

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Personal

Coached by four-time Grand Slam champion Hana Mandlikova for nine years in the 1990s... Famously wept on the shoulder of the Duchess of Kent after relinquishing a 4-1, 40-30 final set lead over Graf in 1993 Wimbledon final... Enshrined in International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005... After retiring from the Tour, enjoyed playing Legends Invitational events at the Grand Slams, winning at Wimbledon five times... Resided in Florida until 2010, when she returned to live near her hometown of Brno... Became a coach and mentor to Barbora Krejcikova, after the youngster sent her a letter asking for advice... Lost battle with ovarian cancer on 19 November, 2017... Survived by parents Frantisek and Libuse, brother Pavol, and partner, former Polish tennis player Iwona Kuczynska.

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner (24): 1999 - Hannover; 1998 - Wimbledon, Linz, Eastbourne, Prague; 1997 - Tour Championships, Madrid, Leipzig, Moscow; 1996 - Madrid, Zurich, Chicago, Philadelphia; 1995 - Linz; 1994 - Leipzig, Brighton, Essen; 1993 - Osaka, Brighton; 1991 - Sydney, Oklahoma City; 1990 - Albuquerque; 1989 - Strasbourg; 1988 - Adelaide.
Finalist (17): 1998 - Hannover, Hamburg, New Haven; 1997 - Hannover, Eastbourne, Wimbledon; 1996 - Essen; 1993 - Wimbledon, Leipzig; 1992 - Chicago, Leipzig, Brighton; 1991 - Australian Open, Leipzig; 1989 - Hamburg, Zurich; 1988 - Brisbane.

DOUBLES
Winner (76): 1999 - Miami (w/Hingis), Hilton Head (w/Likhovtseva), Toronto (w/Pierce); 1998 - Miami, Toronto, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open (all w/Hingis); Eastbourne (w/de Swardt); 1997 - US Open (w/Davenport), Tour Championships, Amelia Island, Berlin (all w/Davenport), Leipzig, Paris [Indoors] (both w/Hingis); 1996 - Paris [Indoors] (w/Boogert), Miami, Hilton Head, Madrid, Eastbourne (all w/Sánchez-Vicario), Filderstadt (w/Arendt); 1995 - Australian Open, Wimbledon, Tour Championships, Miami, Eastbourne (all w/Sánchez-Vicario), Sydney (w/Davenport), Delray Beach (w/MJ Fernandez); 1994 - US Open, Delray Beach, Wesley Chapel, Hamburg, San Diego (all w/Sánchez-Vicario); 1993 - Miami, Osaka, Toronto (all w/Neiland), Paris [Indoors] (w/A. Strnadova), Rome (w/Sánchez-Vicario); 1992 - Brisbane, Wesley Chapel, Berlin, Eastbourne, San Diego, Leipzig, Brighton (all w/Neiland); 1991 - Roland Garros, Brisbane, Chicago (all w/G. Fernandez), Hamburg, Washington DC, Philadelphia (all w/Neiland), Zurich (w/A. Strnadova), Filderstadt (w/Navratilova); 1990 - Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, Miami, Brisbane, Sydney, Indian Wells, Boca Raton (all w/Sukova), Los Angeles (w/G. Fernandez); 1989 - Wimbledon, Miami, Boca Raton, Brisbane, Zurich (all w/Sukova), Barcelona (w/Scheuer-Larsen); 1988 - Oklahoma City, Rome (both w/Suire), Hamburg (w/Scheuer-Larsen), Montreal, Mahwah (both w/Sukova); 1987 - Hamburg (w/Kohde-Kilsch), Strasbourg, San Diego (both w/Suire).
Finalist (52): 1999 - Tokyo [Pan Pacific] (w/Hingis), Indian Wells (w/MJ. Fernandez), Hamburg (w/Coetzer), Berlin (w/Tarabini), Eastbourne (w/Zvereva), New Haven (w/Likhovtseva); 1998 - Hamburg (w/Hingis), New Haven (w/De Swardt); 1997 - Hilton Head, Filderstadt, Philadelphia (all w/Davenport); 1996 - US Open, Tour Championships (both w/Sánchez-Vicario), Olympics (w/Sukova); 1995 - Roland Garros (w/Sánchez-Vicario); 1994 - Sydney, Berlin, Wimbledon, Tour Championships (all w/Sánchez-Vicario), Los Angeles (w/Raymond), Brighton (w/MJ. Fernandez); 1993 - Delray Beach, Hamburg, Roland Garros, Eastbourne, Wimbledon, Leipzig, Tour Championships (all w/Neiland); 1992 - Hilton Head, Wimbledon, US Open, Tour Championships (all w/Neiland), Amelia Island (w/Garrison); 1991 - Sydney, Australian Open, Miami, Eastbourne, Wimbledon, Tour Championships (all w/G. Fernandez), US Open (w/Neiland); 1990 - Berlin (w/Mandlikova), US Open (w/Sukova), Worcester (w/MJ. Fernandez); 1989 - Hamburg, Eastbourne, Chicago (all w/Sukova), Brighton (w/Mandlikova); 1988 - Oakland (w/Mandlikova), Wichita (w/Suire), Olympics (w/Sukova), Adelaide (w/McNeil); 1987 - Zurich (w/Suire).

MIXED DOUBLES
Winner (5): 1989 - Australian Open, Wimbledon (both w/Pugh); 1988 - Australian Open, US Open (both w/Pugh); 1987 - Miami (w/Mercir).
Finalist (1): 1994 - US Open (w/Woodbridge).

ADDITIONAL
Czech Fed Cup Team 1987-93, 1995-98. Czech Olympic Team 1988, 1992. Czech Republic Olympic Team 1996.

Career in Review

Best Grand Slam Result

Highest Finish

W x1
W/L
149/49
1998

Australian Open

F x1
1991

Roland Garros

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Wimbledon

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US Open

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W/L 23/9 38/14 50/13 38/13
1999
R32
R16
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R32
1998
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R16
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1994
QF
R128
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SF
1993
R64
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R16
1992
R16
R16
R32
R128
1991
F
QF
R64
R16
1990
R32
SF
QF
QF
1989
R32
QF
R16
R64
1988
R128
R128
R64
R128
1987
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R32
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1986
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R128
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1999 3
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1996 3 5
1995 4 11
1994 4 4
1993 6 6
1992 7 10
1991 6 7
1990 10 13
1989 10 11
1988 28 36
1987 46 47
1986 171 171
1985 306 306
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1999 1
1998 1 3
1997 3 6
1996 2 3
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1994 3 4
1993 2 4
1992 1 4
1991 1 1
1990 1 2
1989 4 5
1988 9 13
1987 24 24
1986 137
1985 0
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Nov 15, 1999 18
Nov 8, 1999 18
Nov 1, 1999 17
Oct 25, 1999 18
Oct 18, 1999 18
Oct 11, 1999 17
Oct 4, 1999 18
Sep 27, 1999 18
Sep 20, 1999 18
Sep 13, 1999 18
Aug 30, 1999 10
Aug 23, 1999 9
Aug 16, 1999 7
Aug 9, 1999 7
Aug 2, 1999 7
Jul 26, 1999 7
Jul 19, 1999 7
Jul 12, 1999 7
Jul 5, 1999 7
Jun 21, 1999 6
Jun 14, 1999 5
Jun 7, 1999 5
May 24, 1999 4
May 17, 1999 4
May 10, 1999 4
May 3, 1999 4
Apr 26, 1999 4
Apr 19, 1999 4
Apr 12, 1999 4
Apr 5, 1999 3
Mar 29, 1999 4
Mar 15, 1999 4
Mar 1, 1999 4
Feb 22, 1999 3
Feb 15, 1999 3
Feb 8, 1999 3
Feb 1, 1999 3
Jan 18, 1999 3
Jan 11, 1999 3
Jan 4, 1999 3
Dec 28, 1998 3
Dec 21, 1998 3
Dec 14, 1998 3
Dec 7, 1998 3
Nov 30, 1998 3
Nov 23, 1998 3
Nov 16, 1998 3
Nov 9, 1998 3
Nov 2, 1998 3
Oct 26, 1998 3
Oct 19, 1998 3
Oct 12, 1998 3
Oct 5, 1998 3
Sep 28, 1998 3
Sep 21, 1998 3
Sep 14, 1998 3
Aug 31, 1998 2
Aug 24, 1998 3
Aug 17, 1998 3
Aug 10, 1998 3
Aug 3, 1998 3
Jul 27, 1998 2
Jul 20, 1998 2
Jul 13, 1998 2
Jul 6, 1998 2
Jun 22, 1998 3
Jun 15, 1998 3
Jun 8, 1998 3
May 25, 1998 3
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May 11, 1998 3
May 4, 1998 3
Apr 27, 1998 3
Apr 20, 1998 3
Apr 13, 1998 3
Apr 6, 1998 3
Mar 30, 1998 3
Mar 16, 1998 3
Mar 9, 1998 3
Mar 2, 1998 3
Feb 23, 1998 3
Feb 16, 1998 3
Feb 9, 1998 3
Feb 2, 1998 3
Jan 26, 1998 2
Jan 19, 1998 2
Jan 12, 1998 2
Jan 5, 1998 2
Dec 29, 1997 2
Dec 22, 1997 2
Dec 15, 1997 2
Dec 8, 1997 2
Dec 1, 1997 2
Nov 24, 1997 2
Nov 17, 1997 3
Nov 10, 1997 2
Nov 3, 1997 2
Oct 27, 1997 2
Oct 20, 1997 2
Oct 13, 1997 2
Oct 6, 1997 2
Sep 29, 1997 2
Sep 22, 1997 2
Sep 15, 1997 2
Sep 8, 1997 2
Aug 25, 1997 3
Aug 18, 1997 3
Aug 11, 1997 2
Aug 4, 1997 2
Jul 28, 1997 2
Jul 21, 1997 2
Jul 14, 1997 2
Jul 7, 1997 2
Jun 23, 1997 3
Jun 16, 1997 4
Jun 9, 1997 4
May 26, 1997 3
May 19, 1997 4
May 12, 1997 4
May 5, 1997 4
Apr 28, 1997 4
Apr 21, 1997 4
Apr 14, 1997 4
Apr 7, 1997 4
Mar 31, 1997 3
Mar 17, 1997 4
Mar 3, 1997 3
Feb 24, 1997 3
Feb 17, 1997 3
Feb 10, 1997 4
Feb 3, 1997 4
Jan 27, 1997 5
Jan 13, 1997 6
Jan 6, 1997 5
Dec 30, 1996 5
Dec 23, 1996 5
Dec 16, 1996 3
Dec 9, 1996 3
Dec 2, 1996 3
Nov 25, 1996 3
Nov 18, 1996 3
Nov 11, 1996 4
Nov 4, 1996 4
Oct 28, 1996 5
Oct 21, 1996 5
Oct 14, 1996 8
Oct 7, 1996 8
Sep 30, 1996 8
Sep 23, 1996 8
Sep 16, 1996 7
Sep 9, 1996 7
Aug 26, 1996 7
Aug 19, 1996 6
Aug 12, 1996 6
Aug 5, 1996 6
Jul 29, 1996 6
Jul 22, 1996 6
Jul 15, 1996 6
Jul 8, 1996 6
Jun 24, 1996 6
Jun 17, 1996 6
Jun 10, 1996 6
May 27, 1996 8
May 20, 1996 11
May 13, 1996 12
May 6, 1996 12
Apr 29, 1996 11
Apr 22, 1996 11
Apr 15, 1996 11
Apr 8, 1996 11
Apr 1, 1996 14
Mar 18, 1996 10
Mar 4, 1996 11
Feb 26, 1996 12
Feb 19, 1996 12
Feb 12, 1996 12
Feb 5, 1996 12
Jan 29, 1996 13
Jan 15, 1996 11
Jan 8, 1996 11
Jan 1, 1996 11
Dec 25, 1995 11
Dec 18, 1995 11
Dec 11, 1995