Tatiana Golovin Profile

Tatiana Golovin

Tatiana Golovin (Russian: Татья́на Голови́н; born January 25, 1988) is an inactive Russian-born French professional tennis player. She is best known for her explosive forehand, which is said to be one of the best at the time. She notably won the 2004 French Open mixed doubles event with Richard Gasquet, and reached the singles quarterfinal at the 2006 U.S. Open, losing to the eventual champion Maria Sharapova. The 23-year-old's highest singles ranking to date is 12. However, just as she began experiencing success, in 2008, she was diagnosed with a career threatening disease, Ankylosing spondylitis, and was forced to quit playing competitive tennis.

Golovin spent six years at Nick Bollettieri's tennis camp in Bradenton, Florida. She is currently coached by former World No. 1 Mats Wilander, having previously been coached by Brad Gilbert and Dean Goldfine.



Nickname Tati, Ana, Tats, Golov
Country France
Residence London, England,
United Kingdom
Date of birth January 25, 1988 (1988-01-25) (age 23)
Place of birth Moscow, Russia (then USSR)
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Turned pro 2002
Retired Inactive (last match: 2008)
Plays Right (two-handed backhand)
Career prize money $1,923,053
Singles
Career record 165–93
Career titles 2
Highest ranking No. 12 (February 4, 2008)
Grand Slam results
Australian Open 4R (2004)
French Open 3R (2005)
Wimbledon 4R (2004)
US Open QF (2006)
Doubles
Career record 21–32
Career titles 0
Highest ranking No. 91 (August 13, 2007)