Carolina Garcia
Carolina Garcia
- Full Name: Caroline Garcia
- Date of Birth: October 16, 1993
- Place of Birth: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
- Nationality: French
- Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Weight: 67 kg (148 lb)
- Playing Style: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- Career Highlights:
- French Open mixed doubles champion (2016)
- WTA Tour Finals champion (2017)
- WTA Elite Trophy champion (2017)
- WTA Tour singles titles (7)
- WTA Tour doubles titles (10)
- Fed Cup champion (2019)
- Career Earnings: Over $10 million
- Current Ranking:
- Singles: 45
- Doubles: 78
Biography:
Caroline Garcia is a French professional tennis player. She has won seven WTA Tour singles titles and ten WTA Tour doubles titles. She is also the 2016 French Open mixed doubles champion, partnering with Nicolas Mahut.
Garcia began playing tennis at the age of four. She turned professional in 2011 and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2013, she reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, becoming the first French woman to reach that stage of the tournament since Marion Bartoli in 2009.
Garcia continued to improve in 2014, reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open and Wimbledon. She also won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Bogotá Open.
In 2015, Garcia reached the semifinals of the French Open, becoming the first French woman to reach that stage of the tournament since Amélie Mauresmo in 2009. She also won her second WTA Tour singles title at the Monterrey Open.
In 2016, Garcia won her first Grand Slam title, the mixed doubles title at the French Open, partnering with Nicolas Mahut. She also won her third WTA Tour singles title at the Nottingham Open.
In 2017, Garcia had her best season to date. She won her first WTA Tour Finals title, becoming the first Frenchwoman to win the tournament since Mary Pierce in 2005. She also won the WTA Elite Trophy and three other WTA Tour singles titles.
In 2018, Garcia struggled with injuries and her ranking dropped. She did not win any WTA Tour titles in singles or doubles.
In 2019, Garcia returned to form and won three WTA Tour singles titles. She also helped France win the Fed Cup, defeating Australia in the final.
Garcia is a versatile player who is comfortable playing on all surfaces. She is also a strong doubles player and has won ten WTA Tour doubles titles.
Playing Style:
Garcia is an aggressive baseliner who likes to dictate points with her powerful groundstrokes. She has a strong serve and is also a good volleyer. Garcia is also a good mover and is able to cover the court well.
Personal Life:
Garcia is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. She is also a talented musician and enjoys playing the piano and guitar. Garcia is a role model for young French tennis players and is often praised for her positive attitude and work ethic.
