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Netherlands Kiki Bertens is a distinguished former professional tennis player from the Netherlands, known for her powerful baseline game and significant achievements on the WTA Tour, including reaching world No. 4 in singles and securing multiple titles.
Peugeot Nederland sponsored Kiki Bertens, with the collaboration starting during the WTA Finals. Peugeot also added her to their ambassador portfolio in 2019.
Kiki Bertens replaced Mizuno with Fila in 2019. Fila signed a sponsorship agreement with her as the WTA No. 9 ranked singles player and she was the face of the FILA x Wilson crossover collection.
Kiki Bertens was born on December 10, 1991, in Wateringen, Netherlands, and began playing tennis at the age of six. Initially facing limited support from the Dutch tennis federation, she developed her skills under coach Martin van der Brugghen. Bertens turned professional in 2009 and steadily climbed the ranks, making her Grand Slam main-draw debut at the 2012 French Open. Her breakthrough year was 2012 when she won her first WTA singles title in Fes, becoming the first Dutch female player since Michaëlla Krajicek in 2006 to achieve this feat. She also made her initial appearance at Wimbledon in 2012, securing her first Grand Slam win.
Bertens’ career saw significant milestones, including reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2016 French Open, where she upset higher-ranked players before falling to Serena Williams. This performance propelled her into the top 30 for the first time in her career. In 2018, she achieved her first Premier and Premier 5 titles, including a notable victory at the Cincinnati Open, defeating multiple top-10 players. This successful year culminated in her debut in the WTA top 10 rankings at No. 9 and being named the WTA’s Most Improved Player of the Year. Her success continued into 2019, where she secured her first Premier Mandatory title at the Madrid Open, beating world No. 3 Simona Halep and reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4, the highest ever for a Dutch female player.
Despite mounting injuries, Bertens continued to compete, defending her St. Petersburg title in 2020. She announced her retirement in June 2021, citing an inability to consistently compete at the highest level due to Achilles tendon issues. Her final tournament was the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she competed in both singles and doubles. Throughout her career, Bertens was recognized for her aggressive, all-court playing style, marked by a powerful forehand and effective drop shots, making her a formidable clay-court specialist who also found success on hard courts. She concluded her career with ten singles and ten doubles titles on the WTA Tour.
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