Katerina Siniakova, the best at what she does

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When Barbora Krejcikova decided to step away from the doubles circuit, many people asked the same question: what will happen to Katerina Siniakova? She could have easily followed the same path, but the tennis player from Hradec Kralove never really considered this scenario. Always prioritizing individual discipline, yes, but acknowledging that the discipline of doubles brought her too much to turn her back on. That's why she continued competing, winning tournaments, and widening the gap with the rest of the locker room. As of today, the Czech boasts 10 Grand Slam titles as a doubles player, the latest being this Australian Open 2025 alongside Taylor Townsend.

"I am really enjoying this new phase; the funny thing is that we have known each other since we were young, but never paired up," Katerina commented in a press conference about her bond with Townsend, with whom she has been partnering since last summer. "You know how these journeys are, like roller coasters, but I love it. Taylor is an amazing girl, I feel that we are a very dynamic pair, which leads to even more enjoyment. We are friends, and in this final, it has been proven that we are constantly helping each other, which I love," valued the current World No.1 in the discipline.

Ten Grand Slam titles, in twelve finals played, an inhuman record that truly deserves to be unraveled. Seven were secured alongside compatriot Barbora Krejcikova, but we said her journey didn't end there. Then came one with Coco Gauff and two alongside Taylor Townsend. In other words: three Australian Opens, three French Opens, three Wimbledons, and one US Open... plus a WTA Finals, a Fed Cup, an Olympic gold in women's doubles, and an Olympic gold in mixed doubles. If Katerina Siniakova retired tonight, she could leave knowing that her eyes will never see another player achieve these feats in this era.

"It sounds good when you hear these things. The truth is that I still get nervous during crucial moments," admits the Czech, revealing that passionate nature that often wreaks havoc during matches. "I really enjoy the competition; I love playing doubles, so it fills me with great satisfaction to say that I have collected all these successes. It sounds incredible. It is very pleasing that you also acknowledge and remember it. In my case, as a professional athlete, I am just working hard to try to achieve more and more. I want to continue being excited, so thank you all."

TOWNSEND, THE OTHER 50% OF THE PAIR

Obviously, no matter how good you are at playing doubles, we are talking about a modality where you need someone else to fulfill the remaining 50% of the plan. In this case, that person is called Taylor Townsend, who didn't hesitate to take the leap that the Czech offered her in mid-2024. After losing the US Open 2022 final (w/McNally) and the Roland Garros 2023 final (w/Fernández), the American realized that the shortest path to becoming a Grand Slam champion was joining forces with someone who already knew the way. Since then, the results have not been long in coming: champions of Wimbledon 2024 and Australian Open 2025.

"I don't think I need to say much more; her numbers speak for themselves. For me, it's an honor to be on the same side as Kat," confessed the Chicago native after conquering Melbourne Park a couple of days ago. "I am learning a lot by sharing this experience with someone like her, such an accomplished champion. It's a pleasure to support each other on the court, something we've been doing since Wimbledon. It's been a lot of fun; I'm enjoying the success with her. In the end, the secret to doubles is forming a good partnership: we win together, we lose together. It's amazing, right now, you don't see anyone from our generation who has achieved as much as she has, so being able to share it with her is an honor," concluded the American.

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