Arina Rodionova

Arina Ivanovna Rodionova (Russian: Арина Ивановна Родионова; born 15 December 1989) is an Australian professional tennis player who previously represented Russia until 2014.

In 2007, she won the Australian Open girls' doubles title, partnering Evgeniya Rodina.

Their most notable achievement as a team came at the 2010 Malaysian Open, in which they reached the final before losing to Chan Yung-jan and Zheng Jie in a super tie-break.

Rodionova made her debut as a professional in 2004 at an ITF Women's Circuit event in Protvino, Russia.

1 seeds Alisa Kleybanova and Yan Zi along the way, the sisters lost the final match to Chan Yung-jan and Zheng Jie in close three sets.

At the Australian Open, Rodionova equalled her career-best showing at a Grand Slam tournament by qualifying for the main draw.

At Wimbledon, Rodionova barely missed out on qualifying for the main draw by losing to Kristýna Plíšková, in three sets.

She qualified for the main draw of the 2024 US Open, but lost in the first round against Chinese Wang Xinyu in three sets.

In 2011, Rodionova was drafted by the Washington Kastles WTT Team, coached by Murphy Jensen.

As a result of their 14-match win undefeated regular season, the Kastles secured the top seed in the Conference Championships where they beat the Boston Lobsters.

Rodionova was named "Female Rookie of the Year" just prior to the Championship match and later WTT Finals MVP.

There wasn't any choice for me with my dad being a coach and my sister a professional tennis player, but in the end I think it's worked well!

"[1] Rodionova cites Martina Hingis as her role model, and also admires Justine Henin and Bob and Mike Bryan.

Rodionova in 2010
Rodionova in 2014
Rodionova at the 2015 French Open