History of Magda Linette in Timeline

Magda Linette is a Polish professional tennis player. Her career-high singles ranking is world No. 19, achieved in March 2023. She has reached eight finals on the WTA Tour, winning three titles. Linette's best Grand Slam result is reaching the semifinal of the 2023 Australian Open. She has also reached the third round of the other Grand Slam tournaments.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 1992: Magda Linette was born

On 12 February 1992, Magda Linette was born in Poznań to Tomasz Linette and Beata Linette.

September 2010: Won $10k tournament in Prague

In September 2010, Magda Linette won a $10k tournament in Prague, defeating Kateřina Siniaková and Zuzana Luknárová without dropping a set, lifting her fifth singles trophy.

2014: Runner-up at Guangzhou doubles

In 2014, Magda Linette was runner-up at the Guangzhou doubles.

2016: Ranked No. 96 at Season End

At the end of the 2016 season, Magda Linette was ranked No. 96.

2016: Quarterfinals of Pan Pacific Open

In 2016, Magda Linette reached the quarterfinals of the WTA Premier Pan Pacific Open tournament.

2016: Reached Third Round of Miami Open

In 2016, Magda Linette reached the third round of the Miami Open, defeating Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jelena Janković, before losing to Victoria Azarenka.

2016: Runner-up at Hong Kong doubles

In 2016, Magda Linette was runner-up at the Hong Kong doubles.

2017: Semifinal Appearances

In 2017, Magda Linette's season was highlighted by a tour-level semifinal at Kuala Lumpur and the semifinals at the Malaysian Open. She also appeared in her third career doubles final at Bogotá.

2018: Quarterfinal Appearances

In 2018, Magda Linette advanced to the quarterfinals at the Taiwan Open and the Copa Colsanitas in Bogotá.

2018: Partnership with Mark Gellard

In 2018, Magda Linette formed a partnership with Great Britain's Mark Gellard as her coach.

August 2019: Won the Bronx Open

In August 2019, Magda Linette won the first edition of the Bronx Open, which was her first WTA Tour title. Following this win, she reached the second round of the US Open and cracked the top 50 for the first time in her career.

2019: Third WTA Tour Final at Korea Open

In 2019, Magda Linette reached her third WTA Tour final at the Korea Open, where she lost to Karolína Muchová.

2019: First WTA Tour Title at the Bronx Open

In 2019, Magda Linette won her first WTA Tour title at the Bronx Open.

February 2020: Won Thailand Open and Reached Career-High Ranking

In February 2020, Magda Linette won the Thailand Open, subsequently reaching a career-high ranking of No. 33. She was later honoured by the WTA with the Fan Favorite Shot of the Year for her performance at the same tournament.

February 2020: Triumph at Hua Hin Championships

Magda Linette's triumph at the Hua Hin Championships was in February 2020.

2020: WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year

In 2020, Magda Linette earned the WTA Fan Favorite Shot of the Year award for a slice forehand against Peng Shuai at the Thailand Open.

January 2023: Reached Quarterfinals at Australian Open

In January 2023, Magda Linette reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, her best career result at a major tournament, after defeating several seeded players. She continued to defeat Karolína Plíšková and then lost in the semifinals to Aryna Sabalenka, ultimately reaching No. 22 in the world rankings.

March 2023: Career-High Singles Ranking

In March 2023, Magda Linette achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 19.

March 2023: World No. 19

On 20 March 2023, Magda Linette reached world No. 19 in tennis rankings.

2023: Played in Guangzhou and Qualified for WTA Elite Trophy

In September 2023, Magda Linette played in Guangzhou and reached the final but lost to Wang Xiyu. In October 2023, she qualified for the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai.