Guide Note

Russian professional tennis player Anna Chakvetadze competes on the Women's Tennis Association Tour.¹

Chakvetadze and her parents were robbed at their home in Russia on December 18, 2007. Although no one was injured, the suspects stole over $200,000.²

Fast Facts

1. Born: March 5, 1987¹
2. Birthplace: Moscow, Russia¹
3. Turned pro: 2003¹
4. Reached a career-high fifth place ranking in September of 2007¹
5. Plays: Right-handed¹
6. Played the piano as a child³
7. Enjoys movies, music and playing soccer³

Chakvetadze played in her first International Tennis Federation tournament in 2001. She won her first major title in 2002, on the doubles circuit. Chakvetadze turned pro the following year and went on to finish in the top 50 for the first time in 2005. She continued to improve, finishing the 2006 season in 20th place and winning her first Women's Tennis Association singles title.⁴ During the 2007 season, Chakvetadze peaked at fifth place in September after reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and the semifinals at the U.S. Open.¹

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