Back إلينا جيدكوفا Arabic الينا جيدكوفا ARZ Alina Sjidkova Danish Alina Wladimirowna Schidkowa German Alina Zhidkova Spanish آلینا جیدکووا Persian Alina Jidkova French Alina Židkova Italian Alina Zjidkova Dutch Alina Żydkowa Polish
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 Jidkova at Kremlin Cup (2009) | |
| Country (sports) |  Russia |
|---|---|
| Residence | The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. |
| Born | January 18, 1977 Moscow, Soviet Union now Russia |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Turned pro | 1993 |
| Retired | 2010 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,128,467 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 466–421 |
| Career titles | 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 51 (7 March 2005) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2000) |
| French Open | 2R (2002) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) |
| US Open | 2R (2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 281–332 |
| Career titles | 1 WTA, 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 50 (4 August 2003) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2003) |
| French Open | 2R (2000, 2003, 2004) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2002, 2005, 2008) |
| US Open | 2R (2005) |
Alina Vladimirovna Jidkova (Алина Владимировна Жидкова; born 18 January 1977) is a former professional tennis player from Russia, known for her resilience and competitive spirit on the WTA Tour. Throughout her career, she found success in both singles and doubles. Jidkova reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 51 in March 2005, achieving strong singles performances against top players. Notably, she defeated several high-ranked opponents, including Serena Williams at Generali Linz in 2004, and also claimed wins over Mary Pierce, Jelena Janković, and Samantha Stosur, showcasing her skill in high-stakes matches.[1][2][3][4]
In doubles, she won a WTA title at the Mexican Open 2005 and reached three other WTA finals, including the Memphis Open 2003, Québec Open 2006, and Cincinnati Open 2007. Her doubles ranking peaked at No. 50 in August 2003, reflecting her versatile strength across both singles and doubles play.
- ^ "Why Does Serena Williams Dominate Top Players but Struggle with Unknowns?". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Alina Jidkova of Russia celebrates her victory to top seed Mary Pierce of France during quarter-final action at the Bell Challenge WTA tournament in Quebec City, Friday, Nov. 5, 2004. (AP Photo/Jacques Boissinot Stock Photo - Alamy".
- ^ "H2H Samantha Stosur Vs Alina Jidkova stats, prediction, head 2 head, and draw".
- ^ "H2H Alina Jidkova Vs Jelena Jankovic stats, prediction, head 2 head, and draw".