Leading the way for the Czech Republic, Karolina Pliskova is one of the country’s most dynamic tennis players. Not only has Pliskova sat at the singles number one spot, but she has also been in the top 15 for doubles. With an explosive career ahead of her, Pliskova has built it up from a firm foundation. Pliskova stormed onto the professional scene in 2010 and has become a formidable opponent ever since. Now with the sporting world at her feet, Pliskova continues to develop in her game with outstanding results.

Reaching the Grand Slam final at the 2016 US Open was a career-defining moment for Pliskova. She fought an incredible match and became runner up in a mesmerising game. It was her first big final and reflected what was to come. Playing to her strengths, Pliskova had a pivotal match throughout the 2019 Australian Open. It led to her first semi-final at the event and saw Pliskova win six consecutive games. Making history, Pliskova and her sister Kristyna became the first identical twins to play each other in a main draw match at the Birmingham Classic. With a wealth of WTA titles under her belt, including the Stuttgart Open, Pliskova is a challenger worth watching.

With the world on pause with Covid-19, Pliskova will be in the history books once more. Competing in a charity event on her home soil, Pliskova will come head to head with the top 100 Czech players. Pliskova isn’t afraid to support worthwhile causes, as she has become renowned for it. Being dubbed the ‘Ace-Queen,’ due to all the rackets Pliskova has broken, she set up a charitable foundation. Pliskova has helped fund the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Department at the Motol University Hospital in Prague, due to her charity. Intending to change the world and champion the tennis top spot, Pliskova is one to watch.