Alina Jidkova
Jidkova at Kremlin Cup (2009) | |
| Country (sports) | Russia |
|---|---|
| Residence | The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. |
| Born | January 18, 1977 Moscow, Soviet Union now Russia |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Turned pro | 1993 |
| Retired | 2010 |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,128,467 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 466–421 |
| Career titles | 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 51 (7 March 2005) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (2000) |
| French Open | 2R (2002) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) |
| US Open | 2R (2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 281–332 |
| Career titles | 1 WTA, 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 50 (4 August 2003) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2003) |
| French Open | 2R (2000, 2003, 2004) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2002, 2005, 2008) |
| US Open | 2R (2005) |
Alina Vladimirovna Jidkova (Алина Владимировна Жидкова; born 18 January 1977) is a former professional tennis player from Russia. Throughout her career, she found success in both singles and doubles. Jidkova reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 51 in March 2005, achieving strong singles performances against top players. She defeated several high-ranked opponents, including Serena Williams at Generali Linz in 2004, and also claimed wins over Mary Pierce, Jelena Janković, and Samantha Stosur.
In doubles, she won a WTA title at the Mexican Open 2005 and reached three other WTA finals, including the Memphis Open 2003, Québec Open 2006, and Cincinnati Open 2007. Her doubles ranking peaked at No. 50 in August 2003.