History of Marie Bouzková in Timeline

Marie Bouzková is a Czech professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 24 in December 2022 and a doubles ranking of No. 15 in May 2024. She has secured one WTA singles title and five WTA doubles titles. Furthermore, she has claimed twelve singles titles and three doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit, marking her as a notable figure in professional tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 1998: Marie Bouzková's Birth

On July 1998, Marie Bouzková was born in Czech Republic. She is a professional tennis player.

April 2013: Senior Debut at Katowice Open

In April 2013, Marie Bouzková started playing as a senior at the WTA Tour tournament Katowice Open, where she was handed a wildcard for qualifying but lost in the first round to Katarzyna Piter.

March 2014: First ITF Circuit Semifinal at Gainesville

In March 2014, Marie Bouzková recorded her first ITF Circuit semifinal at Gainesville.

2014: Training with Requeni

In 2014, Marie Bouzková continued to work with Requeni.

2014: US Open Girls' Singles Title

In 2014, Marie Bouzková won the US Open girls' singles title, defeating Anhelina Kalinina in the final.

February 2015: First Main-Draw Appearance Since Mexican Open

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2015: WTA Tour Debut at Mexican Open

In 2015, Marie Bouzková made her WTA Tour debut at the Mexican Open, where she lost in the first round.

2016: ITF Circuit Success

In 2016, Bouzková had some success on the ITF Circuit. She started the season as a finalist in Fort-de-France (Martinique), won a title at Petit-Bourg in Guadeloupe, won the $25k event in Cuernavaca, lifted the trophy in May at Monzón, Spain, and won the title at Puszczykowo, defeating Valeria Savinykh.

January 2017: Early Losses in US and Semifinal in Australia

In January 2017, Marie Bouzková suffered two early losses at two $25k events in the United States and reached a semifinal at the $60k Burnie International in Australia.

July 2018: Semifinal at Challenger de Granby

In July 2018, Marie Bouzková reached one semifinal at the $60k Challenger de Granby.

2019: Semifinal Run at Rogers Cup

In 2019, Bouzková rose to prominence following her run to the semifinals at the Rogers Cup where she defeated Sloane Stephens, Jeļena Ostapenko, and Simona Halep, before falling to Serena Williams. She won the first set against Serena Williams 6-1.

2021: Maiden WTA Tour Title in Doubles

In 2021, Marie Bouzková won her maiden WTA Tour title in doubles, partnering with fellow Czech Lucie Hradecká, at the Birmingham Classic.

August 2022: First WTA Tour Title and Top 50 Ranking

In August 2022, Marie Bouzková defeated Anastasia Potapova to win her first career WTA Tour title at the Prague Open, which resulted in her returning to the top 50 in the rankings at world No. 46.

December 2022: Career-High WTA Singles Ranking

In December 2022, Marie Bouzková reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 24.

2022: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

In 2022, Marie Bouzková received her bachelor's degree in business administration with a minor in sports marketing and management through Indiana University East.

2023: Controversy at French Open

At the 2023 French Open, Miyu Kato and Aldila Sutjiadi were disqualified from the tournament after a ball returned by Kato accidentally hit a ball girl. Bouzková and Sara Sorribes Tormo were criticized for arguing for the disqualification and laughing after Kato and her partner were disqualified, sparking debates about sportsmanship in tennis.