Plays Right-handed Name Eva Sviglerova Handed Right-handed Career titles 1 WTA, 5 ITF Retired 1994 | Career record 114–89 Turned pro 1987 Prize money US$278,084 Role Tennis player | |
Born 13 July 1971 (age 53) ( 1971-07-13 ) Highest ranking No. 33 (21 October 1991) | ||
Eva Švíglerová (born 13 July 1971) is a Czech former professional tennis player. She enjoyed success as a junior player, winning the 1989 Australian Open in girls' doubles, along with Andrea Strnadová. The two were also the finalists of the 1989 Wimbledon Championships. At this event, it was rumoured by some reporters that she played one match in the tournament without underwear.
The same year, Švíglerová herself reached the final of the French Open, losing to future World No. 1 player Jennifer Capriati 6–4, 6–0.
As a professional, Švíglerová won one WTA title, the ASB Classic in 1991. From 1988 to 1993, she also won five additional ITF titles. In doubles, Švíglerová won the Brasil Open in 1991 partnering with Bettina Fulco. She achieved her career–high singles ranking, World No. 33, on 21 October 1991.