Alina Jidkova

Alina Vladimirovna Jidkova (born January 18, 1977 in Moscow, Soviet Union), soubriquet Alinka, is a Women's Tennis Association tennis player.

Jidkova's father, Vladimir, is an engineer; mother, Lina, is a school teacher; brother, Dmitriy, owns a construction business. Her most memorable tennis experience was playing Lindsay Davenport for the first time at the Australian Open and beating Serena Williams in 2004 in Linz. She has career victories over Serena Williams, Mary Pierce, Jelena Janković, Chanda Rubin, Samantha Stosur, Daniela Hantuchová, Amanda Coetzer, and many other big names in women's tennis.

Jidkova underwent knee surgery on 3 April 2001 for torn meniscus suffered during practice after Miami, returning to action in late April.

Jidkova resides in Boca Raton, Florida, U.S..


statics
Country : Russia
Residence : Boca Raton, Florida
Date of birth : January 18, 1977 (1977-01-18)
Place of birth : Moscow, Soviet Union now Russia
Height : 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight : 53 kg (120 lb)
Turned pro : 1993
Plays : Right-handed (two-handed backhand)