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Akgul Amanmuradova

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Height / weight1.90 m / -
Born23 Jun 1984 (41 years)
Nationality🏳️Uzbekistan

Akgul Amanmuradova is an Uzbek former professional tennis player who is one of the tallest female players in history, at 190 cm tall. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 50 and a doubles ranking of World No. 36.

She won a total of two doubles titles on the WTA Tour, as well as 10 singles and 16 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.

Player Profile

Akgul Charievna Amanmuradova was born on June 23, 1984, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. She stands 190 cm tall and she plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

She currently resides in her hometown of Tashkent. Her father, Chari, is a builder, and her mother, Saadat, is a high school music teacher.

Professional Career

Amanmuradova turned professional in 2000. She achieved her career-high singles ranking of World No. 50 in May 2008. Her best Grand Slam singles result was reaching the third round of the French Open in 2010 and the US Open in 2011.

She won 10 singles and 16 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit during her career.

Amanmuradova was more successful in doubles, winning two titles on the WTA Tour and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 36 in January 2010. Her best Grand Slam doubles result was reaching the third round of Wimbledon in 2008 and 2010. She was a long-time member of the Uzbek Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Fed Cup) team.

She also won a silver medal in singles at the 2010 Asian Games and a bronze medal in singles at the 2003 Summer Universiade.

Career Record

Singles

  • Career record: 427–371
  • Career titles: 10 ITF
  • Highest ranking: No. 50 (May 26, 2008)

Best Grand Slam Singles Performances

  • Australian Open – 2R (2006, 2009, 2013)
  • French Open – 3R (2010)
  • Wimbledon – 1R (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
  • US Open – 3R (2011)

Doubles

  • Career record: 294–256
  • Career titles: 2 WTA, 16 ITF
  • Highest ranking: No. 36 (January 18, 2010)

Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances

  • Australian Open – 2R (2009)
  • French Open – 2R (2012)
  • Wimbledon – 3R (2008, 2010)
  • US Open – 2R (2011)

Team competitions

  • Fed Cup – 49–42 (W–L)

Akgul Amanmuradova FAQ

What is Akgul Amanmuradova’s career-high singles ranking?

Akgul Amanmuradova’s career-high singles ranking is World No. 50, first achieved on May 26, 2008.

What is Akgul Amanmuradova’s best Grand Slam result?

Akgul Amanmuradova’s best Grand Slam singles result is reaching the third round of the French Open in 2010 and the US Open in 2011.

When did Akgul Amanmuradova retire?

Akgul Amanmuradova's last professional match was in 2022, but her official retirement date is not specified.