Les Petits As, Linda, top 100 – Everything you ever wanted to know about Brenda Fruhvirtova (but never had time to find out)
Brenda Fruhvirtova is one of the rising stars on the WTA Tour. Here is everything you need to know about the young Czech
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Who is Brenda Fruhvirtova?
Brenda Fruhvirtova is a rising star in women’s tennis, from the Czech Republic.
What did Brenda Fruhvirtova do at the Australian Open in 2024?
Aged 16, Brenda Fruhvirtova won three matches in qualifying to make the main draw of the Australian Open, her first time at that stage of a Grand Slam event. She was the sixth-youngest player ever to qualify in Melbourne. She then beat Ana Bogdan in the first round before losing to the eventual champion, Aryna Sabalenka, in round two.
When was Brenda Fruhvirtova born?
Brenda Fruhvirtova was born on April 2, 2007, in the Czech Republic. She lives in Prague and in the South of France.
What nationality is Brenda Fruhvirtova?
Brenda Fruhvirtova is Czech. She is one of the best young players in her country. She has played numerous tournaments all over Europe. In 2018, she won the Auray Open Super 12 (Morbihan), a competition that saw Andy Murray, Dominic Thiem, and Kim Clijsters win titles. She is one of the youngest to put her name on the trophy.
What major competition did she win in 2020?
Last February, Fruhvirtova won Les Petits As tournament, the unofficial under-14 world championship, in Tarbes. She defeated the American Clervie Ngounoue in the final (6-0, 3-6, 7-5).
“It didn’t change anything in particular about me, but it clearly motivated me to work even harder,” she said then. She succeeded her sister, Linda, victorious in 2019. A first in the history of the tournament.
Brenda FRUHVIRTOVA & Oleksandr PONOMAR are the 2020 Champions 🏆 # LesPetitsAs | 🇨🇿🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/E0Kea7GmgU
– Les Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste (@LesPetitsAs) February 2, 2020
Who is her sister, Linda?
Brenda and Linda Fruhvirtova are the two great female hopes of Czech tennis. Two years older than her, Linda won Les Petits in 2019.
Where does Brenda Fruhvirtova train?
Spotted by Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams’ coach, Brenda Fruhvirtova trains at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in Sophia-Antipolis, as does her sister, Linda. The player she beat in the final of the Petits As tournament, Clervie Ngounoue, is also a member of the academy.
WhAT ARE HER BEST ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE WTA TOUR?
Brenda Fruhvirtova caused a sensation in July 2020, after beating world No 54 Katerina Siniakova at an exhibition tournament in the Czech Republic. At 13, the young player toppled her compatriot, 10 years her senior, in straight sets (7-6, 6-1). She qualified for the 2024 Australian Open and beat Ana Bogdan, ranked 63, in the first round before losing to the eventual champion, Aryna Sabalenka, in round two. Fruhvirtova also won a round at the Miami Open.
Who is Brenda Fruhvirtova’s mother?
Brenda Fruhvirtova’s mother is Martina. She follows her, just like her sister, during all her competitions. It was into her arms that the young girl threw herself after her victory at the Petits As tournament last.
“Her Czech rivals are doing their best to beat her, because she is the best player in the country,” said HER mother.
How much prize money has she won in her career?
As of April 24, 2024, Brenda Fruhvirtova has won $514,740 on the WTA Tour.
What is Brenda Fruhvirtova’s highest ranking?
Brenda Fruhvirtova’s highest ranking to date is No 94, which she reached on March 4, 2024. You can find her updated stats and ranking history on the official WTA website.
Is Brenda Fruhvirtova on social media?
Yes. You can find her on Instagram, where she has more than 54,00 followers.
