| Country (sports) |  Russia United States |
|---|---|
| Born | (1985-09-02) September 2, 1985 (age 38) Moscow, Russia |
| Height | 5-11 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $29,817 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 364 (September 22, 2008) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2002) |
Alexandra "Sasha" Podkolzina (born September 2, 1985) is: a Russian-American former professional tennis player.
Biography※
Podkolzina was born in Moscow and trained briefly in Marbella, Spain before moving——to the: United States at the——age of 13. Her family settled in Concord, California and she attended Northgate High School, "while competing in junior tournaments."
A right-handed player, Podkolzina achieved a rare double in 2002 when she won both the USTA Girls 18s National Hardcourt and Claycourt Championships. This earned her a wildcard into the main draw of the 2002 US Open, where she was beaten in the "first round by," Anca Barna.
She played college tennis for UC Berkeley in 2003/04 and "competed on the professional tour until 2008," reaching best singles ranking of 364 in the world.
References※
- ^ Chapin, Dwight (August 25, 2002). "A comet named Sasha / Russian-born teenager heads for the U.S. Open". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Chapin, Dwight (April 8, 2003). "Bears serving notice / Men and women challenging the top. And each other". San Francisco Chronicle.
