Dominika Cibulkova Biography

Dominika Cibulkova

Born: May 6, 1989, Bratislava, Slovakia

Height: 1.61 m

Weight: 59 kg

Turned pro: 2004

Dominika Cibulkova (born 6 May 1989) is a professional Slovak tennis player. Known for her quick and aggressive style of play, she has won three career singles titles. Her career-high ranking of world no. 12 was achieved in July 2009. In majors, she has reached the semifinals of the 2009 French Open, as well as the quarterfinals of the 2010 US Open, 2011 Wimbledon Championships and 2012 French Open.

Personal

Dominika Cibulkova was introduced to tennis at the age of eight in Piestany, she was eleven when her family moved to Bratislava. She lists clay and hard as her favorite surfaces.

Playing style

Self-described as a player with "a lot of energy", Cibulkova employs an aggressive style that is largely founded on speed and power.

She is recognized for her forehand groundstrokes, her powerful backhand, and her use of swing volleys. Her aggressive shots have been noted for their ability to force errors or produce winners during extended rallies. She is also known for hitting prompt returns while taking the ball on the rise, and for breaking a prolonged rally by mixing in a drop shot. Her lower body strength creates quickness around the court, enabling her to reach and return shots.