Zuzana Lešenarová
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Born | (1977-08-01) 1 August 1977 (age 47) Nový Jičín, Czechoslovakia | ||||||||||||||
Retired | 2003 | ||||||||||||||
Prize money | $45,425 | ||||||||||||||
Singles | |||||||||||||||
Career record | 131–92 | ||||||||||||||
Career titles | 3 ITF | ||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | 290 (18 June 2001) | ||||||||||||||
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US Open | 1R (1999) | ||||||||||||||
Doubles | |||||||||||||||
Career record | 63–51 | ||||||||||||||
Career titles | 2 ITF | ||||||||||||||
Highest ranking | 268 (25 February 2002) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Last updated on: 06 January 2021. |
Zuzana Lešenarová (born 1 August 1977 Nový Jičín) is a Czech former tennis player.
Lešenarová has won 3 singles and 2 doubles titles on the ITF tour during her career. On 18 June 2001, she reached her best singles ranking of world number 290. On 25 February 2002, she peaked at world number 268 in the doubles rankings.
In 1999, she played for the Czech Republic at the 1999 Universiade in Mallorca (Spain) where she won the bronze medal in Women's Singles.
Lešenarová made her WTA main draw debut at the 1999 US Open, receiving a wildcard in the women's singles draw. She lost in the first round to Sandra Klösel.[1]
Biography
Began playing tennis at age 5 with her parents. Coached by her father, Miroslav. Father, Miroslav, is a technician and coaches Zuzana; mother, Helena, is a teacher; has an older sister, Hana, who is a journalist. Graduated from high school in May 1995. Enjoys skiing and playing the violin. Most memorable experience was winning a downhill skiing competition in 1988. Favorite city to visit is Paris. Self-described as an extrovert. Immediate goal is to finish college at the University of San Diego and receive her bachelor's degree.
ITF Circuit finals
Singles: 8 (3 titles, 5 runner–ups)
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Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Win | 1–0 | Oct 1993 | ITF Makarska, Croatia | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | 7–5, 7–5 |
Loss | 1–1 | Jul 1995 | ITF Toruń, Poland | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | 2–6, 4–6 |
Loss | 1–2 | Jul 1995 | ITF Heerhugowaard, Netherlands | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | 4–6, 2–6 |
Loss | 1–3 | Mar 1996 | ITF Makarska, Croatia | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | 7–5, 4–6, 2–6 |
Loss | 1–4 | Sep 1996 | ITF Warsaw, Poland | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | 1–6, 3–6 |
Win | 2–4 | Oct 1996 | ITF Joué-lès-Tours, France | 10,000 | Hard | ![]() | 6–3, 4–6, 6–2 |
Win | 3–4 | Nov 1996 | ITF Mallorca, Spain | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | 6–4, 6–0 |
Loss | 3–5 | Jun 1999 | ITF Velp, Netherlands | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | 6–7(3), 3–6 |
Doubles: 7 (2 titles, 5 runner–ups)
Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 0–1 | Sep 1994 | ITF Poreč, Croatia | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–6, 2–6 |
Loss | 0–2 | Oct 1996 | ITF Joué-lès-Tours, France | 10,000 | Hard | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–1, 3–6, 5–7 |
Win | 1–2 | Nov 1996 | ITF Mallorca, Spain | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–6, 6–2, 6–3 |
Loss | 1–3 | Jul 1997 | ITF Amersfoort, Netherlands | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–4 ret. |
Win | 2–3 | Jun 1998 | ITF Stare Splavy, Czech Republic | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–3, 5–7, 6–2 |
NP | — | Jul 2000 | ITF Amersfoort, Netherlands | 10,000 | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | NP |
Loss | 2–4 | Apr 2001 | ITF Allentown, United States | 25,000 | Hard (i) | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 5–7, 3–6 |
Loss | 2–5 | Apr 2001 | ITF Jackson, United States | 25,000 | Clay | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3–6, 3–6 |
References
- ^ "1999 US Open – Women's Singles". www.itftennis.com.
External links
- Zuzana Lešenarová at the Women's Tennis Association
- Zuzana Lešenarová at the International Tennis Federation