Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Veronika Kudermetova

How Veronika Kudermetova built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Veronika Kudermetova is a Russian professional tennis player who has achieved top 10 rankings in both singles and doubles. Her career-high singles ranking is No. 9, reached in October 2022, and her best doubles ranking is No. 2, achieved in June 2022. In doubles, she has won eight WTA Tour titles, including three WTA 1000 titles and the 2022 WTA Finals with Elise Mertens. She also reached the Wimbledon doubles final in 2021 with Elena Vesnina. Kudermetova has also won two WTA singles titles.

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2008: Russia's Billie Jean King Cup Triumph

In the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Kudermetova helped Russia win their first title since 2008, winning all three of her doubles rubbers partnering Liudmila Samsonova.

February 2014: Fed Cup Debut

In February 2014, Kudermetova made her debut for the Russia Fed Cup team, losing to Samantha Stosur.

2014: WTA Tour Main-Draw Doubles Debut

In 2014, Kudermetova made her WTA Tour main-draw debut in doubles at the Kremlin Cup, partnering with Evgeniya Rodina.

2016: ITF Circuit Titles

In 2016, Kudermetova achieved a 34-18 win-loss record and won two ITF Circuit titles, improving her year-end ranking.

2016: Stunned Pliskova

In 2016, Kudermetova stunned Pliskova at the Western & Southern Open.

2018: WTA Tour Main-Draw Singles Debut

In 2018, Kudermetova made her WTA Tour main-draw debut in singles at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

2018: Fed Cup Nomination

In 2018, Kudermetova was nominated to represent Russia during the Fed Cup World Group II.

July 2019: Wimbledon and Rosmalen Performances

In July 2019, Kudermetova reached the second round at Wimbledon and the semifinals at Rosmalen.

September 2019: Wuhan Open Doubles Title

In September 2019, Kudermetova and Duan Yingying won the doubles title at the Wuhan Open. Kudermetova also achieved a career-high singles ranking of 42 and secured her first top-ten win against Belinda Bencic during this tournament.

November 2019: Career-High Singles Ranking

In November 2019, Kudermetova reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 39 and finished the year as the second highest-ranked Russian player.

2019: Dubai Tournament

In 2019, Kudermetova was defeated in the second round at Dubai by Belinda Bencic.

2019: First WTA Doubles Title

In 2019, Kudermetova won her first WTA doubles title at the Wuhan Open, partnering with Duan Yingying.

January 2020: Brisbane International and Hobart International Performances

In January 2020, Kudermetova participated in the Brisbane International and reached the semifinals at the Hobart International, leading to her return to the top 40 in singles.

February 2020: New Career-High Ranking

In February 2020, despite losing in the first round of the Australian Open, Kudermetova reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 38.

September 2020: US Open and Doubles Ranking

In September 2020, Kudermetova competed at the US Open and achieved her career-high doubles ranking of world No. 22.

April 2021: First WTA Singles Title and Second Doubles Title

In April 2021, Kudermetova won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Charleston Open and her second doubles title at the İstanbul Cup, entering the top 30.

May 2021: First Top-20 Win Since May

In May 2021, Kudermetova earned her first top-20 win since May over Victoria Azarenka at Dubai.

July 2021: Wimbledon Performance and Doubles Ranking

In July 2021, Kudermetova participated in Wimbledon, and reached the doubles final. Following this, she entered the top 20 in doubles.

2021: Abu Dhabi Open and Australian Open Performances

In 2021, Kudermetova reached the final of the Abu Dhabi Open and the third round of the Australian Open, entering the top 40 for the first time.

2021: First WTA Tour Singles Title

In 2021, Kudermetova won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Charleston Open.

2021: Wimbledon Doubles Final

In 2021, Veronika Kudermetova reached the doubles final of Wimbledon with Elena Vesnina.

January 2022: Melbourne and Australian Open results

In January 2022, Kudermetova reached the singles final at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 and made her top-ten debut in doubles at world No. 9 after reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open.