History of Ekaterina Alexandrova in Timeline

Ekaterina Alexandrova is a Russian professional tennis player. She reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 10 on October 13, 2025, and a best doubles ranking of No. 41 on September 8, 2025.

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November 1994: Ekaterina Alexandrova's birth

On November 1994, Ekaterina Evgenyevna Alexandrova was born. She is a Russian professional tennis player.

2006: Moved to Prague for tennis training

In 2006, Alexandrova moved to Prague, Czech Republic, with her family to live and train, attracted by the availability of tennis courts.

2010: Samantha Stosur finalist in French Open

In 2010, Samantha Stosur was a finalist in the French Open.

2016: Recognition from Russian Tennis Federation

In 2016, according to Alexandrova, was the year the Russian Tennis Federation became aware of her existence.

2017: Australian Open Main Draw Entry and First Round Loss

In 2017, Alexandrova received direct entry into the Australian Open main draw for the first time in her career, but lost to Ekaterina Makarova in the first round.

2018: Breakthrough Season on WTA Tour

In 2018, Alexandrova experienced a breakthrough season on the WTA Tour.

2019: Continued success on the WTA Tour

In 2019, Alexandrova continued to achieve more success on the WTA Tour.

2020: First WTA Title at Shenzhen Open

In 2020, Alexandrova won her first career singles title at the Shenzhen Open, defeating Elena Rybakina in the final, becoming the first player to win a WTA Tour tournament in the new decade. She reached the third round of the Australian Open but lost to Petra Kvitová.

2021: Return to Kremlin Cup

In 2021, after recuperating for over a month, Alexandrova returned for the Kremlin Cup, where she achieved several upsets, including a win over world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, before losing to Anett Kontaveit in the semifinals.

October 2022: Top-20 debut in the WTA rankings

In October 2022, After reaching the semifinals in Ostrava, Alexandrova made her top-20 debut in the WTA rankings on October 10, 2022.

2022: Early Exits in Tournaments

In 2022, Alexandrova started her season with early exits in Adelaide International 1, Sydney, and the Australian Open. She continued with second-round losses in St. Petersburg, Indian Wells, and Miami.

August 2025: Cincinnati Open and Career-High WTA Ranking

In August 2025, at the Cincinnati Open, Alexandrova reached the fourth round before losing to Anna Kalinskaya. Subsequently, she reached a career-high WTA ranking of world No. 14 on August 18, 2025.

September 2025: Doubles Ranking of No. 41

In September 2025, Ekaterina Alexandrova reached a best doubles ranking of No. 41.

October 2025: WTA Singles Ranking of World No. 10

In October 2025, Ekaterina Alexandrova achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 10.

October 2025: Top 10 Debut After Wuhan Open

In October 2025, following the Wuhan Open, where she lost to Jessica Pegula, Alexandrova secured her top 10 debut at 30 years old. On October 13, 2025.