Two-time Grand Slam champion and a consistent top-10 presence for over a decade.
Svetlana Kuznetsova was born on 27 June 1985 in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia, into a cycling family. She turned professional in 2000 and became one of the most durable elite players, winning the 2004 US Open and 2009 Roland Garros, and reaching a career-high ranking of No. 2. Known for her powerful baseline game and exceptional endurance, she remained a top-20 player for over 15 years. She is famous for cutting off her ponytail during a match changeover in Indian Wells 2018 to signal she was overheating. She won 18 WTA titles.
US Open 2004
During a 2018 Indian Wells match she cut off her own ponytail with scissors at a changeover — because she was too hot — one of tennis's most bizarre moments.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- US Open 2004
- Roland Garros 2009