Michaella Krajicek Bio


  • Coached by Eric Van Harpen and father, Petr Krajicek
  • Father is Petr (doctor); mother is Pavlina (economist); has two brothers, younger brother Peter (at university, plays basketball) and older brother Richard (former ATP World Tour star)
  • Has pet dog named Zorro
  • Began playing at age 3 when parents introduced her at club in Delft
  • All-court player; favorite shot is serve; favorite surfaces are hard, grass
  • Best tennis memories are first three WTA titles and reaching QFs at Wimbledon
  • Speaks Dutch, Czech, English
  • Favorite artist is Lady Gaga; favorite author is Sophie Kinsella
  • Favorite food is porridge; favorite drink is Shirley Temple
  • Favorite city to visit is New York ("the most happening place in the world")
  • Favorite tournament is 's-Hertogenbosch
  • Most memorable experience was skydiving in Orlando in 2010
  • Lucky charm is ring she got from her dad on 18th birthday
  • Self-described as a perfectionist, ambitious, humble, spontaneous
  • Goals include staying healthy and reaching Top 20.
Biographical information from WTA. Unless noted otherwise all data as of year-end 2011.


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