Alexandra Kiick (/kɪk/; born June 30, 1995) is an American tennis player.
.jpg) Kiick at the 2019 Wimbledon Qualifying | |
| Full name | Alexandra Kiick |
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Residence | Orlando, Florida |
| Born | June 30, 1995 Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Turned pro | 2015 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Lisa Raymond |
| Prize money | US$ 606,816 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 272–195 |
| Career titles | 7 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 126 (June 17, 2019) |
| Current ranking | No. 308 (August 12, 2024) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (2019, 2020) |
| French Open | Q3 (2014) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2014, 2015, 2021) |
| US Open | 1R (2017, 2020) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 59–43 |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 214 (May 19, 2014) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2012, 2013) |
| Last updated on: August 19, 2024. | |
Kiick has won seven singles and two doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. In June 2019, she reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 126. In May 2014, she peaked at No. 214 in the doubles rankings.
Personal life
editKiick's parents are mother Mary, a former professional softball player, and father Jim Kiick, a former NFL player who won two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins.[1] Allie described her father as her hero upon his death.[2] She has one brother, Austin. Her mother introduced her to tennis at the age of nine. Kiick was coached at USTA by Kathy Rinaldi and Adam Peterson. Her idol growing up was Kim Clijsters.[3]
Career
editKiick started on the pro tour in 2015.
However, between August 2015 and May 2017, Kiick did not play in any ITF Circuit tournaments. She was sidelined during this time because she was diagnosed with stage-II-skin cancer (melanoma) and severe knee injuries that caused her to be out for a total of three years and two months. She also was diagnosed with mononucleosis.[4] In 2021, she was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma.[5]
ITF Circuit finals
editSingles: 15 (7 titles, 8 runner–ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Sep 2011 | ITF Amelia Island, U.S. | 10,000 | Clay | Chalena Scholl | 6–7(5), 6–2, 6–3 |
| Win | 2–0 | Mar 2013 | ITF Gainesville, U.S. | 10,000 | Clay | Kateřina Kramperová | 7–5, 6–1 |
| Loss | 2–1 | Apr 2013 | Charlottesville Classic, U.S. | 50,000 | Clay | Shelby Rogers | 3–6, 5–7 |
| Win | 3–1 | Dec 2013 | ITF Mérida, Mexico | 25,000 | Hard | Ajla Tomljanović | 3–6, 7–5, 6–0 |
| Loss | 3–2 | Jan 2014 | ITF Daytona Beach, U.S. | 25,000 | Clay | Anna Tatishvili | 1–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 4–2 | Apr 2015 | Charlottesville Classic, U.S. | 50,000 | Clay | Katerina Stewart | 7–5, 6–7(3), 7–5 |
| Loss | 4–3 | Apr 2018 | ITF Pelham, U.S. | 25,000 | Clay | Iga Świątek | 2–6, 0–6 |
| Win | 5–3 | Jul 2018 | ITF Båstad, Sweden | 25,000 | Clay | Isabella Shinikova | 6–2, 6–1 |
| Loss | 5–4 | Jun 2018 | ITF Denain, France | 25,000 | Clay | Valeriya Strakhova | 6–3, 6–7(5), 0–6 |
| Win | 6–4 | Jun 2019 | ITF Barcelona, Spain | 60,000 | Clay | Çağla Büyükakçay | 7–6(3), 3–6, 6–1 |
| Win | 7–4 | Oct 2019 | ITF Cúcuta, Colombia | W25 | Clay | Conny Perrin | 6–2, 6–2 |
| Loss | 7–5 | Nov 2021 | ITF Orlando, U.S. | W25 | Clay | Emma Navarro | 6–3, 2–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 7–6 | Jun 2023 | ITF Colorado Springs, U.S. | W25 | Hard | Katarina Kozarov | 3–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 7–7 | Sep 2023 | ITF Berkeley, U.S. | W60 | Hard | Marina Stakusic | 3–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 7–8 | Jan 2024 | ITF Naples, U.S. | W35 | Clay | Clervie Ngounoue | 1–6, 1–6 |
Doubles: 8 (2 titles, 6 runner–ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Oct 2011 | ITF Bayamón, Puerto Rico | 25,000 | Hard | Victoria Duval | Chanel Simmonds Ajla Tomljanović |
3–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 0–2 | Feb 2013 | Launceston International, Australia | 25,000 | Hard | Erin Routliffe | Ksenia Lykina Emily Webley-Smith |
5–7, 3–6 |
| Win | 1–2 | Jul 2013 | ITF Winnipeg, Canada | 25,000 | Hard | Heidi El Tabakh | Samantha Murray Jade Windley |
6–4, 2–6, [10–8] |
| Loss | 1–3 | Sep 2013 | ITF Redding, United States | 25,000 | Hard | Jacqueline Cako | Robin Anderson Lauren Embree |
4–6, 7–5, [7–10] |
| Loss | 1–4 | Oct 2013 | ITF Rock Hill, U.S. | 25,000 | Hard | Asia Muhammad | Mariana Duque María Irigoyen |
6–4, 6–7(5), [10–12] |
| Loss | 1–5 | Mar 2014 | ITF Innisbrook, U.S. | 25,000 | Clay | Sachia Vickery | Gioia Barbieri Julia Cohen |
6–7(5), 0–6 |
| Loss | 1–6 | May 2018 | ITF Charleston Pro, U.S. | 80,000 | Clay | Louisa Chirico | Alexa Guarachi Erin Routliffe |
1–6, 6–3, [5–10] |
| Win | 2–6 | Jan 2022 | ITF Vero Beach, U.S. | 25,000 | Clay | Sophie Chang | Anna Rogers Christina Rosca |
6–3, 6–3 |
References
edit- ^ Schmerler, Cindy (2017-08-25). "Allie Kiick, No. 633, Qualifies for Main Draw of U.S. Open". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
- ^ "'Perfect season' Dolphin Kiick dies at 73". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Allie Kiick Bio".
- ^ Kaufman, Michelle (2017-08-28). "Daughter of Dolphins legend overcomes major odds to reach U.S. Open". Miami Herald. Miami Herald Media Company. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
She didn't play a single match between June 2015 and July 2017
- ^ "Bad luck strikes (again) Allie Kiick: the 26-year-old American was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma". Italy24 News Sports. 2021-08-13. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2021-08-14.