Kuznetsova Wins 500th Career Match

January 28, 2014 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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Svetlana Kuznetsova became one of 10 active players with at least 500 pro match victories, after her 6-0, 7-6(3) win Monday over Zhang Shuai in the first round of the PTT Pattaya Open in Thailand. With a career record of 500-233, Kuznetsova joined active professionals Daniela Hantuchova, Jelena Jankovic, Flavia Pennetta, Nadia Petrova, Francesca Schiavone, Maria Sharapova, Tamarine Tanasugarn, Serena Williams and Venus Williams with 500 pro victories in their careers. 

Kuznetzova is a two-time former Grand Slam champion and has been ranked as high as number two in the WTA Women's Singles Rankings over her career. Kuznetsova awaits the winner of the match between Luksika Kumkhum and Julia Goerges in round two.


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