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Kamilla Rakhimova: Rising Star in Women’s Tennis
Kamilla Rakhimova, a 23-year-old Russian tennis player, has been making significant waves in the women’s tennis circuit. Born on August 28, 2001, in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Rakhimova began her tennis journey at the age of five and has since risen through the ranks with impressive determination and skill.
Currently ranked 63 in the WTA rankings, Rakhimova has achieved several milestones in her career. She broke into the Top 100 for the first time on August 22, 2022, following a title win at the W60 ITF Circuit event in the Bronx. Her career-high ranking was 61, which she achieved on June 19, 2023.
Rakhimova’s recent performances have been noteworthy. In the Jiangxi Open 2024, she is set to face Elena Pridankina in the round of 32, with predictions favoring Rakhimova as the winner. Her previous match in the WTA Jiujiang, China Women Singles saw her defeat Petra Martić 2-1.
Her favorite surface is hard court, and she has a strong record on this surface. Rakhimova has won seven singles and six doubles titles on the ITF Circuit and has also secured several WTA doubles titles, including the 2024 Bogota title alongside Cristina Bucsa.
In addition to her singles career, Rakhimova has had success in doubles, winning titles such as the Phillip Island Trophy and Linz in 2021. Her coaching is overseen by Yulia Pilchikova, and she continues to be a player to watch in the tennis world.
Rakhimova’s journey includes notable appearances in Grand Slam tournaments. She advanced to the third round at the 2021 US Open as a qualifier and has also made second-round appearances at several other Grand Slam events.
With her consistent performance and rising rankings, Kamilla Rakhimova is poised to make a significant impact in the world of women’s tennis in the coming years.