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Czech tennis player
Eva Švíglerová Country (sports) Czechoslovakia (1987–92) Czech Republic (1993–94) Born (1971-07-13 ) 13 July 1971 (age 53) Turned pro 1987 Retired 1994 Plays Right-handed Prize money US$278,084 Career record 114–89 Career titles 1 WTA, 5 ITF Highest ranking No. 33 (21 October 1991) Australian Open 1R (1989–92) French Open 3R (1990 ) Wimbledon 3R (1989 ) US Open 3R (1991 ) Career record 116–95 Career titles 1 Highest ranking No. 75 (12 April 1993) Last updated on: 25 January 2012.
Eva Švíglerová (born 13 July 1971) is a Czech former professional tennis player. She enjoyed success as a junior player, winning the 1989 Australian Open in girls' doubles, along with Andrea Strnadová . The two were also the finalists of the 1989 Wimbledon Championships . At this event, it was rumoured by some reporters that she played one match in the tournament without knickers.
The same year, Švíglerová herself reached the final of the French Open , losing to future World No. 1 player Jennifer Capriati 6–4, 6–0.
As a professional, Švíglerová won one WTA title, the ASB Classic in 1991. From 1988 to 1993, she also won five additional ITF titles. In doubles, Švíglerová won the Brasil Open in 1991 partnering with Bettina Fulco . She achieved her career–high singles ranking, World No. 33, on 21 October 1991.[1]
Career statistics
WTA singles finals: 1 (1–0)
Legend
Grand Slam (0–0)
Tour Championships (0–0)
Tier I (0–0)
Tier II (0–0)
Tier III (0–0)
Tier IV & V (1–0)
Outcome
No.
Date
Tournament
Surface
Opponent
Score
Winner
1.
2 February 1991
Auckland , New Zealand
Hard
Andrea Strnadová
6–2, 0–6, 6–1
WTA doubles finals: 2 (1–1)
Legend
Grand Slam (0–0)
Tour Championships (0–0)
Tier I (0–0)
Tier II (0–0)
Tier III (0–0)
Tier IV & V (1–1)
ITF singles finals: 6 (5–1)
$100,000 tournaments
$75,000 tournaments
$50,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Outcome
No.
Date
Tournament
Surface
Opponent
Score
Runner–up
1.
27 June 1988
Arezzo , Italy
Clay
Marzia Grossi
6(0)–7, 1–6
Winner
1.
1 August 1988
Franceville , Italy
Clay
Kristine Kunce
6–3, 7–5
Winner
2.
3 October 1988
Šibenik , Yugoslavia
Clay
Magdalena Feistel
7–5, 6–4
Winner
3.
17 October 1988
Rabac , Yugoslavia
Clay
Renata Šmekálová
6–2, 6–1
Winner
4.
21 November 1988
Wels , Austria
Clay (i)
Marion Maruska
6–3, 6–1
Winner
5.
26 July 1993
Rheda-Wiedenbrück , Germany
Clay
Katja Oeljeklaus
6–4, 6–4
ITF doubles finals: 1 (0–1)
$100,000 tournaments
$75,000 tournaments
$50,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Junior Grand Slam singles finals: 1 (0–1)
Outcome
Year
Championship
Surface
Opponent
Score
Runner–up
1989
French Open
Clay
Jennifer Capriati
4–6, 0–6
Junior Grand Slam doubles finals: 2 (1–1)
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