Wednesday, June 23, 2010

World Top 6: Can Svetlana Kuznetsova Reach The World Number 1?

By Paul Stubbs

Svetlana Aleksandrovna Kuznetsova was born on June 27, 1985 in Russia. She is a Russian professional player. She won the US Open (2004) and also the 2009 French Open Singles Title defeating Elena Dementieva and Dinara Safina. She was also the Runner-up in Singles at the 2006 French Open and the 2007 US Open, both to the Belgian player Justine Henin. As of May 17, 2010, she ranked World No. 6.

Kuznetsova undergone her training in the Sanchez-Casal Academy in Spain and she was trained by Emilio Sanchez and Stefan Ortega together with other coaches in the academy. But her major coaching relationship was with Stefan Ortega who was a familiar face in her player's box and assisted her play. But after a series of depressing outcomes in the finals Kuznetsova's ended her relationship with Sanchez-Casal Academy and transferred to Moscow as the advice of Tennis Maestro Roger Federer and continued to be coached by a Russian coach Olga Morozova.

Kuznetsova is definitely an all-around tennis player as she has adapted her game to all surfaces. Her play is seen with her great serve and her heavy forehand. Kuznetsova's serve is aided by her strong physique, and she's often considered to be one of many strongest athletes on the Tour along with the Williams' sisters. Many tennis experts say that her powerful inside-out forehand is among the best in the women's play. She's competent at hitting winners of both wings. Her volleys are very effective, and she's capable of producing deft touch.

Kuznetsova began playing in tournaments in the ITF Circuit, winning her very first of title in the circuit in April 2001. Her very first performances in the main draws of tournaments in the main WTA Tour were at the Madrid Open in May of that year and at the Waikoloa Championships in Hawaii losing in the second round on both occasions.

Her last competition prior to the French Open was the 2010 Madrid Open, where she lose in the first round to Shahar Pe'er. Being the defending champion in the French Open (2010), Kuznetsova is the 6th seed. She conquered Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 6-1 during the first round and will face Andrea Petkovic in the second round.

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