Czech, Linda, Top 100 – Everything you ever wanted to know about Brenda Fruhvirtova (but never had time to find out) – updated with Wimbledon 2024 first round win
Brenda Fruhvirtova is one of the rising stars on the WTA Tour. Here is everything you need to know about the young Czech teen
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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 Fruhvritova achieved at Wimbledon 2024?
Playing in her fourth Grand Slam main draw, the Czech teen upset 24th seed and fellow 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to win her first ever main draw match at Wimbledon and reach the second round.
What is Brenda Fruhvirtova’s best performance at a Grand Slam event?
Brenda Fruhvirtova has reached the second round at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and the 2024 Australian Open – her best result at a Slam so far.
At the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, she scored a three-set upset win over 24th seed Mirra Andreeva in the first round.
In January 2024, aged 16, the Czech won three matches in qualifying to make the main draw of the Australian Open. 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?
In 2020, 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.
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 and broke into the top 50 in June 2023.
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 and then at Wimbledon in 2024.
What records has Brenda Fruhvirtova created?
In August 2023, 16-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova created history after winning the ITF W60 Hechingen title in Germany to become the youngest player to win 10 ITF singles titles.
Since then, she has gone on to win four more ITF titles to take her count to 14.
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 mom.
Was Brenda Fruhvirtova a good junior?
Brenda Fruhvirtova peaked at No 3 in the ITF junior world rankings in March 2022. She won seven ITF junior singles titles and five ITF junior doubles titles (two with sister, Linda Fruhvirtova).
How much prize money has she won in her career?
As of May 20, 2024, Brenda Fruhvirtova has won $552,065 on the WTA Tour. You can find her latest prize money stats on her WTA Tour profile page.
What is Brenda Fruhvirtova’s highest ranking?
Brenda Fruhvirtova’s highest ranking to date is No 88, which she reached on June 24, 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 54,500 followers.
