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Nicole Vaidisova
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Nicole Vaidisova
Full Name and Common Aliases
Nicole Vaidišová is a Czech former professional tennis player.
Birth and Death Dates
She was born on April 23, 1989.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Her nationality is Czech and she is a former professional tennis player.
Early Life and Background
Born in Liberec, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), Vaidišová began playing tennis at the age of four under her father's guidance. She won her first junior tournament at six years old and quickly became one of the top-ranked juniors in Europe.
Major Accomplishments
Vaidišová turned pro in 2003, achieving a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11 in 2007. During her career, she won three WTA singles titles: Bangkok (2009), Seoul (2010), and Kuala Lumpur (2009). She also reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2007.
Notable Works or Actions
Vaidišová's best performance at a Grand Slam was reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2006. In addition to her singles success, she partnered with teammate Shahar Peer to win the doubles title at the 2009 Beijing Olympics qualifying event.
Impact and Legacy
Throughout her career, Vaidišová contributed significantly to Czech tennis, inspiring younger generations with her skills on the court. Her achievements in both singles and doubles demonstrate her versatility as a player.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Although no direct quotes are available from Nicole Vaidišová, her accomplishments and determination in the sport of tennis have earned her recognition among fans and fellow players alike.
Quotes by Nicole Vaidisova
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In the second set, I picked it up very fast, just dictating play, so she didn't get any rhythm,
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I had a chance to get back into the match, but I made too many stupid mistakes. It's kind of frustrating because with just three sets, if you feel a little bit off, you can't get back.
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It was definitely humid. Last week I was in Florida where it's 10 times more humid, so I'm fine with it.
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I thought it was a good match, ... I hope that I would have won anyway, and I think I could have closed it out, but those are just 'maybes.' I thought she was moving really well and got to a lot of balls. I hope that we'll meet again in a final.
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I thought my rhythm was off today, and I didn't feel so good out there. After I was 4-3 down (first set), I tried to stay calm and get focused. I was able to get through the match, but I definitely need to improve my game.
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I think I've been playing more steadily this year, ... Last year, I would have a good week, then a bad one, but I think this year, I've improved my consistency. I know there is a lot to improve, but I'm happy with my progress so far.
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It feels good, ... I don't think it could get any better than this. I was pretty consistent today, and I'm happy with the way I played overall. I think I challenged her today and showed that I could beat a higher ranked player when I'm on my game. My game has improved and I'm happy, but I'm still going to keep working hard on everything overall.
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It feels good. I don't think it could get any better than this. I was pretty consistent today, and I'm happy with the way I played overall. I think I challenged her today and showed that I could beat a higher-ranked player when I'm on my game.
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My rhythm was off at the beginning, ... I just didn't get used to the court and the balls, coming from Seoul and Tokyo. I was 3-5 behind but came back. I ended the match pretty well.
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Sure, I have a little confidence after winning two titles, but everything is new here. It is new balls, a new court and different temperatures. It's very different than Seoul and Tokyo. It was a slow start, but then I got more comfortable in the second set and was able to get the win.
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