Lucie Šafářová

Lucie Šafářová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈlutsɪjɛ ˈʃafaːr̝ovaː]; born 4 February 1987) is a professional Czech tennis player from Brno. Šafářová has won six WTA tour singles titles, six doubles titles and reached the quarterfinals of the 2007 Australian Open, upsetting defending champion Amélie Mauresmo en route. She reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, and her first Grand Slam final at the 2015 French Open. She also won the 2015 Australian Open and 2015 French Open doubles titles partnering with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

Playing style

Šafářová plays left-handed with a two-handed backhand, and possesses a high topspin forehand similar to that of male tennis star Rafael Nadal. Her timing off the ground allows her to project groundstrokes with power, and she is quick to spot opportunities to take the initiative. Šafářová is notorious for having a volatile return, capable of hitting clean winners, as well as unforced errors. Her preferred surface is clay. She is being coached by Rob Steckley.