Iveta Benesova
- Residence: Most, Czech Republic
- DOB: Febuary 1, 1983
- Birthplace: Most, Czech Republic
- Height: 5' 7" (1.70 m)
- Weight: 123 1/2 lbs. (56 kg)
- Plays: Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
Biography
Iveta Benesova began playing tennis at age of 7 and turned professional in 1998 in Prague. She has won one WTA Tour event, Tier III in Acapulco in 2004.
Benesova started 2009 by playing the first edition of the Brisbane International. She lost in the first round to qualifier Sesil Karatantcheva, 1–6, 6–4, 6–2. A week later, Benesova lost in the final of the tournament in Hobart, Australia to fellow-Czech Petra Kvitova. At the Australian Open, Benesova lost in the second round to eventual semifinalist and fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva 6–4, 6–1.
Career History
Singles
- Career record:
304–246
- Career titles: 1 WTA, 4 ITF
- Highest ranking: No. 25 (April 6, 2009)
Grand Slam results
- Australian Open: 3R (2006)
- French Open: 3R (2008,2009)
- Wimbledon: 2R (2007, 2009)
- US Open: 2R (2004, 2008)
Doubles results
- Career record:
172–164
- Career titles: 4 WTA; 4 ITF
- Highest ranking: No. 21 (September 8, 2008)
Grand Slam Doubles results
- Australian Open: 3R (2008)
- French Open: 3R (2005, 2006)
- Wimbledon: 2R (2006, 2008, 2009)
- US Open: 2R (2004, 2007, 2008)
