Markéta Vondroušová is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic who has made a name for herself with her stellar performances around the world.
She made waves in the tennis world when she reached the 2019 French Open final, but her biggest breakthrough came when she won Wimbledon in 2023, becoming the first unseeded player to win the title.
Vondroušová is known for her strategic play and left-handed hitting, making her a formidable on-court opponent.
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- Full name: Markéta Vondroušová
- Date of birth: June 28, 1999
- Age: 25 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Sokolov, Czech Republic
- Nationality: Czech
- Occupation: Professional tennis player
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters)
- Parents: David Vondrouš (father), Jindřiška Anderlová (mother)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Stepan Simek (married 2022, currently divorcing in 2024)
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Divorced
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Czech
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Markéta Vondroušová was born on June 28, 1999 in Sokolov, a small town in the Czech Republic. Her father, David Vondrouš, introduced her to tennis at the age of four, while her sporting heritage comes from her mother, Jindřiška Anderlová, She is a top volleyball player.
Although her parents divorced when she was young, they still supported her tennis dreams. Growing up, Vondrousova showed remarkable versatility in sports, excelling in skiing, soccer and table tennis, but ultimately focused on tennis.
By the age of 12, she was already competing in international tennis tournaments, and at 15 she moved to Prague for more rigorous training. Her junior career was equally impressive, ranking No. 1 on the ITF Junior Circuit and winning multiple Grand Slam titles in both singles and doubles.
personal life
In 2022, Markéta Vondroušová married her long-term partner Stepan Simek. However, by April 2024, the couple announced their divorce.
The marriage has been kept very low-key, with almost no details made public. Vondrousova has no children and prefers to keep her personal life private, choosing to focus on her tennis career.
Profession
Markéta Vondroušová’s professional tennis career began in her early teens and she quickly became one of the top tennis players in the world. In 2019, at the age of 19, she reached the French Open final, becoming the first teenager to reach this milestone in the past decade.
Although she lost to Ashleigh Barty, her performance established her as a rising star. Vondrousova’s most important career achievement was winning Wimbledon in 2023, beating Ons Jabr in straight sets to capture her first Grand Slam title.
The victory made her the first unseeded player to win Wimbledon. She has also been a finalist at other major events, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she won a silver medal.
Injuries, especially to her wrist, have derailed her career at times, but she has always shown resilience and has come back stronger each time. As of 2024, she has won two WTA singles titles and reached a career-high global ranking of sixth.
Awards
- Wimbledon Champion (2023)
- French Open finalist (2019)
- Tokyo Olympics Silver Medal (2021)
- Bill/Bean WTA Singles Championship (2017)
net worth
Markéta Vondroušová’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be approximately $5 million. She has earned more than $10 million throughout her career, thanks to her Wimbledon victories and endorsement deals with major brands like Nike and Yonex. Her wealth comes from sponsorship deals and her continued performance at top events on the WTA Tour.
social media
- Instagram: @marketavondrousova
- Twitter: N/A
