Irina Kotkina
Irina Kotkina (born 19 September 1986) is a Russian former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1986 Moscow, Russia |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $28,714 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 400 (20 February 2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 0 WTA / 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 319 (14 November 2005) |
Biography
A right-handed player from Moscow, Kotkina was a top 10 ranked junior. At the 2004 French Open, she and Yaroslava Shvedova were runners-up in the girls' doubles, to Kateřina Böhmová and Michaëlla Krajicek.[1]
On the professional circuit she reached a best singles ranking of 400 in the world. She featured in one WTA Tour main draw, as a wildcard at the 2006 İstanbul Cup, where she retired hurt while trailing Michaëlla Krajicek in the first round, due to an elbow injury.[2]
Kotkina won four ITF titles, all in doubles.
References
- "ITF Tennis - Juniors - Player Profile - Kotkina, Irina (RUS)". www.itftennis.com.
- "Krajicek eenvoudig door in Istanbul". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). 22 May 2006.
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