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| Native name | Росица Денчева |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Bulgaria |
| Born | 10 March 2007 Pleven, Bulgaria |
| Prize money | US$ 9,490 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 34–17 |
| Highest ranking | No. 676 (19 August 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 676 (19 August 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | 3R (2023) |
| French Open Junior | 2R (2024) |
| Wimbledon Junior | QF (2024) |
| US Open Junior | 2R (2023) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1047 (9 October 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 1344 (19 August 2024) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | 1R (2023, 2024) |
| French Open Junior | 2R (2023, 2024) |
| Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2024) |
| US Open Junior | 1R (2023) |
| Last updated on: 19 August 2024. | |
Rositsa Dencheva (Bulgarian: Росица Денчева; born 10 March 2007) is a Bulgarian professional tennis player. She has a career-high ITF junior combined ranking of No. 13, achieved on 19 August 2024.
Early life
[edit]Rositsa Dencheva was born in Pleven.[1] She began playing tennis at the age of four.
Junior career
[edit]In 2021, she won the U14 Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships and reached the semifinals of the U14 Junior Orange Bowl.[2][3]
In January 2023, she made her Junior Grand Slam debut at the 2023 Australian Open, where she reached the third round.[4]
In February 2024, she won the J500 EGY5 Smash ITF Junior Tournament in Cairo, defeating top seed Laura Samson in the final.[5][6] In April, she won the J300 Plovdiv Cup, defeating compatriot Elizara Yaneva in the final.[7][8][9]
Professional career
[edit]In October 2022, she made her professional debut after qualifying for the $25k Santa Marina Cup I in Sozopol, but lost in the first round to Cristina Dinu.[10][11] She recorded her first professional win two weeks later at the Santa Marina Cup III, defeating Laura Hietaranta before, again, losing to Dinu in the following round.[12][13] The following year, in October 2023, she reached back-to-back semifinals at the $15k events in Heraklion and Monastir.[14]
In March 2024, she reached the quarterfinals of the $15k event in Heraklion.[15] The following month, she reached her first professional final at the $15k event in Antalya, but lost to Laura Hietaranta.[16][17]
National representation
[edit]In 2022, Dencheva made her Billie Jean King Cup debut representing Bulgaria in the Europe/Africa Zone Group I.
ITF Circuit finals
[edit]Singles: 1 (1 runner–up)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Apr 2024 | ITF Antalya, Turkey | W15 | Clay |  Laura Hietaranta
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1–6, 1–6 |
References
[edit]- ^ Lewis, Michael J. (3 September 2023). "'So thankful': Dencheva's US Open bid fuelled by Touring Team culture". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Renton, Jamie (20 December 2021). "Dencheva, Derepasko headline successful GSDF/ITF Touring Team to USA". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Куситасев, Георги (11 January 2023). "Талантът в тениса Росица Денчева: Смятам, че ще успея да вляза в "Топ 100" при жените". ФОКУС (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Орлинов, Борислав (28 January 2023). "Роси Денчева: Следващата цел е Ролан Гарос. Беше страхотно да гледам Григор". TennisKafe (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Александрова, Елеонора (24 February 2024). "Български триумф в Кайро: 16-годишната Росица Денчева се поздрави с първа титла при жените!". Tennis.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ McLean, Ross (26 February 2024). "Preda is first Romanian J500 champion in 16 years, Dencheva also stars". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Куситасев, Георги (13 April 2024). "Росица Денчева триумфира на силния международен тенис турнир в Пловдив". ФОКУС (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Евтимов, Емил (13 April 2024). "Росица Денчева спечели българския финал в Пловдив". TennisKafe (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Ангелов, Юлиян (13 April 2024). "Росица Денчева спечели българския финал на J300 в Пловдив". Вестник Марица (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Вельов, Димитър (3 October 2022). "Росица Денчева преодоля квалификациите на международния турнир по тенис за жени в Созопол". БТА (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Евтимов, Емил (4 October 2022). "Созопол: Победи за Глушкова и Донски в първия ден от основната схема". TennisKafe (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Вельов, Димитър (19 October 2022). "Още три българки записаха победи в първия кръг на международния турнир по тенис за жени в Созопол". БТА (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Cristina Dinu jugará en los cuartos de final tras dejar fuera a Rositsa Dencheva". Infobae (in Spanish). 20 October 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Соколов, Калоян (20 October 2023). "16-годишната Росица Денчева се класира за първия си професионален 1/2-финал при жените". Tennis.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Кръстева, Ива (7 March 2024). "Росица Денчева спаси седем мачбола и продължава напред на турнир по тенис за жени в Гърция". БТА (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Кръстева, Ива (27 April 2024). "Росица Денчева се класира за финала на турнир по тенис в Анталия". БТА (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Кръстева, Ива (28 April 2024). "Росица Денчева загуби на финала на турнир по тенис в Анталия". БТА (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
External links
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