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Magda Linette (born 12 February 1992) is a Polish professional tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of world No. 19, achieved in March 2023. She has reached eight finals on the WTA Tour, winning three titles, and the semifinals of the 2023 Australian Open, and the third round of the other majors.

Key Information

Linette made her first appearance in a WTA Tour main draw at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in May 2013, where she also scored her first match win at this level. The same year, she reached her first WTA Tour semifinal in Baku, coming from qualifying. Linette won her first WTA 125 title at the 2014 Ningbo International Open, and her first WTA Tour title at the 2019 Bronx Open. Her best result in WTA Premier tournaments is the quarterfinals of 2016 Pan Pacific Open.

In 2020, she earned the Fan Favorite Shot of the Year award by the WTA for a slice forehand that she played against Peng Shuai en route to her second WTA Tour title at the Thailand Open.

Personal life

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Magda Linette was born on 12 February 1992 in Poznań to Tomasz Linette and Beata Linette.[1] Her father is a tennis coach and her mother is an educator.[2] Linette was coached by Izudin Zunić during the first half of her career, but beginning in 2018, formed a partnership with Great Britain's Mark Gellard.[1][3]

Career

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Juniors

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As a youth she represented local club Grunwald Poznań with successes at junior level.[4]

Magda Linette in 2009

2010

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In May, Linette received a wildcard to the qualifying draw of the Warsaw Open, a Premier-level tournament. She beat her doubles partner Paula Kania in straight sets but lost to Anna Chakvetadze. In June, she won her first professional tournament in Szczecin as a wildcard entrant.[5] In July, she made it to the final of the ITF Circuit tournament at Toruń but lost to top seed Ksenia Pervak, in straight sets.[6]

Magda Linette won another two ITF titles in August, in Hechingen and Versmold, both in Germany. At the Ladies Open Hechingen, as a qualifier, she defeated Sílvia Soler Espinosa of Spain, and in the Reinert Open, she beat Irina-Camelia Begu, in straight sets.[7]

She continued to play $25k tournaments and won her fourth title of the season in Katowice, where she defeated Eva Birnerová in three sets. The week after, she reached another final in Zagreb but lost to Renata Voráčová in three sets, after 21 consecutive wins on the ITF Women's Circuit. She reached the final in Opole, losing to Sandra Záhlavová in three sets.

2011

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In early February, Linette played for the first time as a member of Poland Fed Cup team. She defeated Anne Kremer in straight sets, but lost her three other matches. In May, she made her first appearance in a Grand Slam tournament, playing in the qualifying rounds.

2012

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Starting the season with several early exits, Magda Linette advanced to her first singles final in over 18 months at the 10k event of Florence in May but lost to Anaïs Laurendon. She reached a 25k final in Kristinehamn a month later, defeated by Sacha Jones from Australia. In Ystad, she won her first doubles title with her friend Katarzyna Piter.

Linette at the 2011 US Open

She won a 10k tournament in Prague, beating Kateřina Siniaková and Zuzana Luknárová without dropping a set, lifting her fifth singles trophy and the first since September 2010.

In October and November, Linette got some of her best wins of the season by beating Eleni Daniilidou in Limoges, Monica Puig in Nantes, and Karolína Plíšková in Équeurdreville. She added two more doubles titles to her prize list, including her first 50k-level trophy in Limoges with compatriot Sandra Zaniewska. In December, she ended her season by winning another tournament in doubles with Katarzyna Piter in Ankara.

2013

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Back in Europe in late March, Linette reached semifinals of the indoor hardcourt tournament in Tallinn, falling to Aliaksandra Sasnovich. At the end of the month, she lost the singles final at the 25k Civitavecchia event to Anna Karolína Schmiedlová.

Getting through WTA tournament qualifying at the Baku Cup, Linette made her second appearance in a main draw at this level. She defeated Julia Cohen, runner-up of the previous edition, then Kristýna Plíšková to reach the quarterfinals where she benefited from a controversial retirement of Ons Jabeur.[8] She lost her first semifinal match on WTA Tour to Shahar Pe'er.

Linette started to compete in successive indoor hardcourt events in France and got more success. She reached semifinals at the 50k Open de Touraine in Joué-lès-Tours. The week after, she won her eighth doubles title, partnering with Viktorija Golubic. She competed in her first 50k singles final in Nantes, falling to Aliaksandra Sasnovich. In December, she won a 25k tournament in Pune.

2014

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Linette during her first-round match at the 2015 French Open

Linette launched her grass-court season with two ITF tournaments in England but lost twice to Anett Kontaveit, in straight sets. She sustained an ankle injury from her first qualifying match at Wimbledon and had to stop playing for a month.

In September, she played a series of WTA Tour events. At Guangzhou, she reached her first WTA Tour doubles final, partnering Alizé Cornet.

In late October, she won the Ningbo International Open, a WTA 125 event, defeating sixth seed Wang Qiang in the final; it was the biggest title of her career.[9]

2015: First top-100 season

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Linette won a major match for the first time when she beat compatriot Urszula Radwańska at the US Open, but then lost to Agnieszka Radwańska. She reached the Japan Women's Open final, peaking at No. 64 in the rankings.

2016–2018: Premier Mandatory level debut & 3rd round in Miami, consecutive top 100 year-end

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Linette at the 2016 US Open

Linette reached the third round of the 2016 Miami Open defeating Bethanie Mattek-Sands and 18th seed Jelena Janković by retirement. She lost to eventual champion Victoria Azarenka.

She reached the quarterfinals at the Katowice Open and the Pan Pacific Open. At the end of the 2016 season, she was ranked world No. 96.

Her 2017 season was highlighted by third tour-level semifinal of her career at Kuala Lumpur and the semifinals at the Malaysian Open. She appeared in her third career doubles final at Bogotá (with Cepede Royg), having been runner-up at the 2014 Guangzhou and 2016 Hong Kong events.[10]

In 2018, Linette advanced to the quarterfinals at the Taiwan Open and the Copa Colsanitas in Bogotá.

2019–2020: First WTA Tour titles and top 35

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Linette in 2019

In August 2019, Linette won the first edition of the Bronx Open, her first WTA Tour title.[11] The following week, Linette continued at Flushing Meadows where she lost to defending champion Naomi Osaka in the second round of the US Open.[12] Linette cracked the top 50 for the first time in her career, after reaching the second round of the US Open.

Linette reached her third WTA Tour final at the 2019 Korea Open, losing to Karolína Muchová.[13]

In February 2020, Linette won the Thailand Open, rising to a career-high ranking of No. 33. In December, she was honoured by the WTA with the Fan Favorite Shot of the Year, which she performed in round two of the Thailand Open against Peng Shuai.[14]

2021: New coach, first major doubles SF & two singles 3rd rounds

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Linette started the season at the end of March due to a knee injury. In May, she advanced to her first semifinal, since triumphing at the Hua Hin Championships in February 2020, in Strasbourg. She defeated Yulia Putintseva in the quarterfinal before losing a three-set semifinal match against Sorana Cîrstea.[15]

On May 21, Linette posted on Instagram that she started a new coaching partnership with Dawid Celt, who was previously coaching Agnieszka Radwańska.[16]

At the French Open, Linette defeated Chloé Paquet, and top seed Ashleigh Barty who retired with injury. In the third round, she lost to Ons Jabeur in three sets. At the same tournament in doubles, partnering with American Bernarda Pera, she reached the semifinals for the first time in her career.

Linette continued at Wimbledon, where she defeated Amanda Anisimova and No. 3 seed Elina Svitolina to advance to the third round, where she lost to Paula Badosa in three sets.

She lost her opening match at the US Open to Coco Gauff.

2022: Second doubles title

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In April, Linette won two three-set matches in one day to reach the Charleston Open quarterfinals, upsetting No. 7 seed Leylah Fernandez in the second round, before returning to defeat Kaia Kanepi in the third round.[17] In the quarterfinal, she lost to Ekaterina Alexandrova in two sets.[citation needed] At the same tournament, Linette won her first doubles title, partnering with Andreja Klepač.[citation needed]

At the French Open, she defeated Ons Jabeur in the first round, before losing to Martina Trevisan in the second. In June, Linette and Aleksandra Krunić were crowned Eastbourne International doubles champions, receiving a walkover in the semifinal and the final.[18]

At the Chennai Open, she reached her fifth WTA Tour final, losing to Linda Fruhvirtová in three sets.[19]

2023: Major singles SF & doubles QF, top 20 in singles

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In her first tournament of the year, Linette represented Poland at the United Cup in Brisbane, and defeated Zhibek Kulambayeva, Jil Teichmann and Lucia Bronzetti on the way to the semifinals, before losing to Madison Keys in straight sets.[20]

At the Australian Open, Linette defeated Mayar Sherif, 16th seed Anett Kontaveit, 19th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova[21] and fourth seed Caroline Garcia reaching the quarterfinals, her best career result at a major tournament.[22] She went on to defeat 30th seed Karolína Plíšková to enter the semifinals where she lost to the eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka, in straight sets.[23][24] As a result, she reached No. 22 on 30 January 2023,[25] and world No. 19 on 20 March 2023.

At the Miami Open, she reached the fourth round at the WTA 1000-level for a first time defeating this time Victoria Azarenka for her tenth career top-20 win.[26]

At the US Open, she reached the quarterfinals in doubles for the first time at this major, partnering Bernarda Pera.

In September, Linette played in Guangzhou as the top seed and reached her sixth final but lost heavily to Wang Xiyu, winning only two games.[27] In October, she qualified for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai.

2024: Singles title in Prague, first WTA 1000 quarterfinal

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In April, Linette defeated third seed Anhelina Kalinina in the semifinals at the Rouen Open,[28] before losing the final in three sets to Sloane Stephens.[29]

In July, she won the Prague Open defeating compatriot Magdalena Fręch in the first all-Polish WTA Tour final in the Open era.[30] En route, she recorded wins over fifth seed Viktoriya Tomova in the quarterfinals[31] and top seed Linda Nosková in the last four.[32]

In September, at the WTA 1000 China Open, Linette reached the fourth round at that level only for the second time, with an upset over world No. 5, Jasmine Paolini, for her first top five season win.[33] At the next WTA 1000 Wuhan Open, Linette upset two Russian seeds en route, 11th seed Liudmila Samsonova[34] and eighth seed Daria Kasatkina in the round of 16 to reach her first WTA 1000-level quarterfinal[35] which she lost to fourth seed Coco Gauff.[36]

During the Billie Jean King Cup finals in November, Linette defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo in a match lasting almost four hours to help Poland overcome Spain to reach the quarterfinals.[37]

2025: Abu Dhabi and Miami quarterfinals

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In February, Linette reached the quarterfinals at the Abu Dhabi Open with wins over qualifier Renata Zarazúa[38] and sixth seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova,[39] before losing to Linda Nosková.[40]

Linette at the 2025 DC Open

Playing style

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Linette playing a slice backhand, a shot that she uses frequently to break her opponent's rhythm.

Linette started out as a defensive player, whose game was primarily built around her strong movement and consistent ball striking from the baseline. The Pole has, however, began finding an increasing amount of success after altering her game style away from being a counterpuncher, to actively creating opportunities to hit winners on the court. Ever since partnering with Mark Gellard, Linette also worked on improving the mental aspect of her game.[41]

"My whole life, I've needed a bit more time for everything![...] You have a different starting point but you're measured by the same measures as everybody else."

 —Linette on the lack of institutional support in Poland and having her most successful season at the age of 28.[2]

Her strengths on court are her speed, footwork, court coverage, and anticipation.[41] Her strongest groundstroke is her two-handed backhand, which is hit flat and with depth, and which is responsible for many of the winners she accumulates on court. Her forehand is also strong, and is hit with topspin, making it a safe and reliable shot.

Having spent a significant time on the doubles circuit as well, Linette has developed solid volleying skills and often looks to finish points off at the net. She is capable of introducing drop shots and sliced backhands into points, constantly breaking up an opponent's rhythm, and to attempt to draw unforced errors out of aggressive players.

Linette's serve is not particularly strong, with her first serve averaging 95 mph (153 km/h) and her second serve averaging 80 mph (130 km/h), but is reliable, meaning that, whilst she does not ace frequently, double faults are also uncommon. She is a strong player on return, also, effectively neutralising strong first serves with a backhand down-the-line or a cross-court forehand.

Performance timelines

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# P# DNQ A Z# PO G S B NMS NTI P NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Only main-draw results in WTA Tour, Grand Slam tournaments, Billie Jean King Cup, United Cup, Hopman Cup and Olympic Games are included in win–loss records.[42]

Singles

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Current through the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy.

Tournament 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A Q2 Q1 1R 1R 3R 1R 1R A 2R SF 1R 1R 0 / 9 8–9 47%
French Open Q2 A A Q1 1R 1R 3R 1R 2R 1R 3R 2R 1R 1R 1R 0 / 11 6–11 35%
Wimbledon Q1 A Q1 Q1 1R 1R 1R 1R 3R NH 3R 2R 3R 1R 1R 0 / 10 7–10 41%
US Open Q1 A Q1 Q1 2R 1R 1R 1R 2R 3R 1R 1R 2R 1R 1R 0 / 11 5–11 31%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–3 0–4 2–4 2–4 4–4 2–3 4–3 3–4 8–4 0–4 0–4 0 / 41 26–41 39%
Year-end championships
WTA Elite Trophy DNQ NH RR 0 / 1 0–2 0%
National representation
Summer Olympics NH A NH 1R NH 1R NH 2R[43] NH 0 / 3 1–3 25%
Billie Jean King Cup[a] POZ1 A A A A WG2 POZ1 Z1 Z1 PO[b] RR RR 0 / 1 12–10 55%
WTA 1000
Qatar Open[c] NMS A A A NMS Q1 NMS A NMS 1R NMS 2R NMS 2R 3R 0 / 4 4–4 50%
Dubai[c] A NMS A NMS A NMS A NMS A NMS A 1R 1R 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Indian Wells Open A A A Q1 A Q1 2R 1R 2R NH 2R 1R 2R 1R 2R 0 / 8 4–8 33%
Miami Open A A A Q1 A 3R 1R 1R Q2 NH 2R 2R 4R 1R QF 0 / 8 10–8 56%
Madrid Open A A A A A A Q1 Q2 Q1 NH 1R Q2 3R 2R 2R 0 / 4 2–4 33%
Italian Open A A A A A A A Q1 Q1 2R 1R A 3R 2R 3R 0 / 5 4–5 44%
Canadian Open A A A A Q2 1R Q1 A Q1 NH 1R A 1R 2R 0 / 4 1–4 20%
Cincinnati Open A A A A A Q1 1R Q1 Q2 1R 1R Q2 1R 2R 0 / 5 1–5 17%
Guadalajara Open NH 1R A NMS NMS 0 / 1 0–1 0%
China Open A A A Q1 Q2 Q1 1R Q1 1R NH 3R 4R 0 / 4 4–4 50%
Pan Pacific / Wuhan Open[d] A A A A Q2 A 3R Q1 A NH QF 0 / 2 5–2 71%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 2–2 3–5 0–2 1–2 1–3 2–6 2–4 6–7 10–10 8–6 0 / 46 35–47 43%
Career statistics
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 SR W–L Win %
Tournaments 0[e] 0 2 4 11 16 23 18 19 12 17 22 23 17 17 Career total: 185
Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 Career total: 3
Finals 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 2 0 Career total: 7
Hard win–loss 1–3 0–0 3–1 2–4 8–8 10–14 12–16 15–12 20–12 12–8 9–10 16–14 19–17 6–10 11–9 2 / 130 144–138 51%
Clay win–loss 0–0 0–0 1–1 0–0 0–1 0–1 6–5 2–5 2–5 2–3 5–6 6–4 4–7 15–6 3–4 0 / 47 46–48 49%
Grass win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–2 0–3 1–3 0–2 2–2 NH 2–1 4–4 4–3 1–3 3–4 0 / 27 18–27 40%
Overall win–loss 1–3 0–0 4–2 2–4 9–11 10–18 19–24 17–19 24–19 14–11 16–17 26–22 27–27 22–19 17–17 2 / 185 208–213 49%
Year-end ranking[f] 248 296 148 117 89 96 71 83 42 40 57 49 22 $5,948,100

Doubles

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Current through the 2023 Miami Open.

Tournament 2010 ... 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open A A A A 1R 2R 2R 1R 1R A 3R 1R A 0 / 7 4–7 36%
French Open A A A 2R 2R 2R 1R A 2R SF 1R A 2R 0 / 8 9–8 53%
Wimbledon A A A 1R A 1R A 1R NH 1R 1R 2R 2R 0 / 7 2–7 22%
US Open A A A 1R 1R A 3R 2R A 2R 1R QF 2R 0 / 8 8–8 50%
Win–loss 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–3 1–3 2–3 3–3 1–3 1–2 5–3 2–4 4–3 3–3 0 / 30 23–30 43%
National representation
Summer Olympics NH NH A NH 1R NH 1R 0 / 2 0–2 0%
WTA 1000
Qatar Open[c] A A A NMS A NMS A NMS 1R NMS A NMS A 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Dubai[c] A NMS A NMS A NMS A NMS A NMS A 1R 0 / 1 0–1 0%
Indian Wells Open A A A A A A A A NH A 2R QF 2R 0 / 3 4–3 57%
Miami Open A A A A A A A A NH A QF SF 1R 0 / 3 5–3 63%
Madrid Open A A A A A A A A NH A A 1R 1R 0 / 2 0–2 0%
Italian Open A A A A A A A A QF A A 2R 1R 0 / 3 3–3 50%
Canadian Open A A A A A A A A NH SF A 2R 2R 0 / 3 5–3 63%
Cincinnati Open A A A A A A A A 1R 1R 1R 1R 2R 0 / 5 1–5 17%
Pan Pacific / Wuhan Open[d] A A A A A A A A NH A 0 / 0 0–0  – 
China Open A A 1R 1R A A 1R A NH SF A 0 / 4 3–4 43%
Career statistics
Tournaments 1 4 5 11 6 8 7 5 8 8 11 5 16 Career total: 95
Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Career total: 2
Finals 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Career total: 5
Overall win–loss 0–1 2–4 4–5 7–11 4–6 6–8 5–7 1–5 4–8 11–7 11–11 6–4 12–14 2 / 95 73–92 44%
Year-end ranking 136 116 155 116 192 139 136 411 161 56 45 42

WTA Tour finals

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Singles: 8 (3 titles, 5 runner-ups)

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Legend
Grand Slam (0–0)
WTA 1000 (0–0)
WTA 500 (0–0)
WTA 250 (3–5)
Finals by surface
Hard (2–4)
Clay (1–1)
Grass (0–0)
Finals by setting
Outdoor (3–4)
Indoor (0–1)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Sep 2015 Japan Women's Open International[g] Hard Belgium Yanina Wickmayer 6–4, 3–6, 3–6
Win 1–1 Aug 2019 Bronx Open, United States International Hard Italy Camila Giorgi 5–7, 7–5, 6–4
Loss 1–2 Sep 2019 Korea Open, South Korea International Hard Czech Republic Karolína Muchová 1–6, 1–6
Win 2–2 Feb 2020 Hua Hin Championships,
Thailand 		International Hard Switzerland Leonie Küng 6–3, 6–2
Loss 2–3 Sep 2022 Chennai Open, India WTA 250 Hard Czech Republic Linda Fruhvirtová 6–4, 3–6, 4–6
Loss 2–4 Sep 2023 Guangzhou Open, China WTA 250 Hard China Wang Xiyu 0–6, 2–6
Loss 2–5 Apr 2024 Open de Rouen, France WTA 250 Clay (i) United States Sloane Stephens 1–6, 6–2, 2–6
Win 3–5 Jul 2024 Prague Open,
Czech Republic 		WTA 250 Clay Poland Magdalena Fręch 6–2, 6–1

Doubles: 5 (2 titles, 3 runner-ups)

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Legend
Grand Slam (0–0)
WTA 1000 (0–0)
WTA 500 (2–0)
WTA 250 (0–3)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–2)
Clay (1–1)
Grass (1–0)
Finals by setting
Outdoor (2–3)
Indoor (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Sep 2014 Guangzhou International,
China 		International Hard France Alizé Cornet Chinese Taipei Chuang Chia-jung
China Liang Chen 		6–2, 6–7(3), [7–10]
Loss 0–2 Oct 2016 Tianjin Open,
China 		International Hard China Xu Yifan United States Christina McHale
China Peng Shuai 		6–7(8), 0–6
Loss 0–3 Apr 2017 Copa Colsanitas,
Colombia 		International Clay Paraguay Verónica Cepede Royg Brazil Beatriz Haddad Maia
Argentina Nadia Podoroska 		3–6, 6–7(4)
Win 1–3 Apr 2022 Charleston Open,
United States 		WTA 500 Clay Slovenia Andreja Klepač Czech Republic Lucie Hradecká
India Sania Mirza 		6–2, 4–6, [10–7]
Win 2–3 Jun 2022 Eastbourne International,
United Kingdom 		WTA 500 Grass Serbia Aleksandra Krunić Ukraine Lyudmyla Kichenok
Latvia Jeļena Ostapenko 		walkover

WTA Challenger finals

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Singles: 3 (1 title, 2 runner-ups)

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Result W–L    Date    Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Oct 2014 Ningbo International, China Hard China Wang Qiang 3–6, 7–5, 6–1
Loss 1–1 Jun 2018 Bol Ladies Open, Croatia Clay Slovenia Tamara Zidanšek 1–6, 3–6
Loss 1–2 Oct 2022 Abierto Tampico, Mexico Hard Italy Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6–7(5–7), 6–4, 1–6

ITF Circuit finals

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Singles: 21 (11 titles, 10 runner-ups)

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Legend
$100,000 tournaments (2–1)
$50,000 tournaments (0–2)
$25,000 tournaments (8–6)
$10,000 tournaments (1–1)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Jun 2010 ITF Szczecin, Poland 25,000 Clay Estonia Margit Rüütel 6–2, 6–0
Loss 1–1 Jun 2010 Bella Cup Toruń, Poland 25,000 Clay Russia Ksenia Pervak 4–6, 1–6
Win 2–1 Aug 2010 Ladies Open Hechingen,
Germany 		25,000 Clay Spain Sílvia Soler Espinosa 7–5, 3–6, 6–2
Win 3–1 Aug 2010 Reinert Open Versmold,
Germany 		25,000 Clay Romania Irina-Camelia Begu 6–2, 7–5
Win 4–1 Sep 2010 ITF Katowice, Poland 25,000 Clay Czech Republic Eva Birnerová 3–6, 6–2, 6–2
Loss 4–2 Sep 2010 Zagreb Ladies Open,
Croatia 		25,000 Clay Czech Republic Renata Voráčová 1–6, 6–4, 4–6
Loss 4–3 Nov 2010 ITF Opole, Poland 25,000 Carpet (i) Czech Republic Sandra Záhlavová 7–5, 6–7(4), 4–6
Loss 4–4 May 2012 ITF Florence, Italy 10,000 Clay France Anaïs Laurendon 4–6, 4–6
Loss 4–5 Jun 2012 ITF Kristinehamn,
Sweden 		25,000 Clay Australia Sacha Jones 4–6, 4–6
Win 5–5 Sep 2012 ITF Prague,
Czech Republic 		10,000 Clay Slovakia Zuzana Luknárová 6–2, 7–6(7)
Loss 5–6 Apr 2013 ITF Civitavecchia,
Italy 		25,000 Clay Slovakia Anna Karolína Schmiedlová 0–6, 1–6
Loss 5–7 Oct 2013 Open Nantes Atlantique,
France 		50,000+H Hard Belarus Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6–4, 4–6, 2–6
Win 6–7 Dec 2013 ITF Pune, India 25,000 Hard Kazakhstan Kamila Kerimbayeva 7–5, 7–6(5)
Loss 6–8 Dec 2013 ITF Navi Mumbai, India 25,000 Hard Japan Rika Fujiwara 6–2, 6–7(5), 6–7(4)
Win 7–8 Oct 2014 ITF Goyang, South Korea 25,000 Hard Czech Republic Renata Voráčová 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Win 8–8 Feb 2015 Open de l'Isère,
France 		25,000 Hard (i) Czech Republic Tereza Martincová 7–6(2), 4–6, 6–1
Win 9–8 Feb 2015 ITF New Delhi, India 25,000 Hard Slovenia Tadeja Majerič 6–1, 6–1
Loss 9–9 Jun 2015 Ilkley Trophy,
United Kingdom 		50,000 Grass Germany Anna-Lena Friedsam 7–5, 3–6, 1–6
Win 10–9 May 2016 Open de Cagnes-sur-Mer,
France 		100,000 Clay Germany Carina Witthöft 6–3, 7–5
Win 11–9 Jun 2019 Manchester Trophy, UK 100,000 Grass Kazakhstan Zarina Diyas 7–6(1), 2–6, 6–3
Loss 11–10 Aug 2022 Kozerki Open, Poland 100,000 Hard Czech Republic Kateřina Siniaková 4–6, 1–6

Doubles: 17 (8 titles, 9 runner-ups)

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Legend
$50,000 tournaments (4–2)
$25,000 tournaments (4–6)
$10,000 tournaments (0–1)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Nov 2010 ITF Opole, Poland 25,000 Carpet (i) Poland Paula Kania Georgia (country) Oksana Kalashnikova
Belarus Polina Pekhova 		3–6, 4–6
Loss 0–2 Apr 2011 ITF Casablanca, Morocco 25,000 Clay Poland Katarzyna Piter Austria Sandra Klemenschits
France Kristina Mladenovic 		3–6, 6–3, [8–10]
Loss 0–3 May 2011 Internazionale di Roma, Italy 50,000 Clay Romania Liana Ungur Australia Sophie Ferguson
Australia Sally Peers 		w/o
Loss 0–4 Sep 2011 Save Cup Mestre, Italy 50,000 Clay Hungary Tímea Babos Ukraine Valentyna Ivakhnenko
Russia Marina Melnikova 		4–6, 5–7
Loss 0–5 Nov 2011 ITF Opole, Poland 25,000 Carpet (i) Poland Paula Kania United Kingdom Naomi Broady
France Kristina Mladenovic 		6–7(5), 4–6
Win 1–5 Jun 2012 ITF Ystad, Sweden 25,000 Clay Poland Katarzyna Piter Georgia (country) Oksana Kalashnikova
Slovakia Lenka Wienerová 		6–3, 6–3
Loss 1–6 Sep 2012 ITF Prague, Czech Rep. 10,000 Clay Czech Republic Kateřina Kramperová United Kingdom Lucy Brown
Italy Angelica Moratelli 		3–6, 7–5, [6–10]
Win 2–6 Oct 2012 Open de Limoges, France 50,000 Hard (i) Poland Sandra Zaniewska France Irena Pavlovic
Switzerland Stefanie Vögele 		6–1, 5–7, [10–5]
Win 3–6 Nov 2012 ITF Équeurdreville, France 25,000 Hard (i) Poland Katarzyna Piter Switzerland Amra Sadiković
Croatia Ana Vrljić 		6–4, 7–6(4)
Win 4–6 Dec 2012 Ankara Cup, Turkey 50,000 Hard Poland Katarzyna Piter Ukraine Irina Buryachok
Russia Valeria Solovyeva 		6–2, 6–2
Loss 4–7 Apr 2013 ITF Civitavecchia, Italy 25,000 Clay Poland Paula Kania Liechtenstein Stephanie Vogt
Czech Republic Renata Voráčová 		3–6, 4–6
Win 5–7 May 2013 Soweto Open, South Africa 50,000 Hard South Africa Chanel Simmonds United Kingdom Samantha Murray
United Kingdom Jade Windley 		6–1, 6–3
Win 6–7 May 2013 Maribor Open, Slovenia 25,000 Clay Poland Paula Kania Argentina Mailen Auroux
Argentina María Irigoyen 		6–3, 6–0
Win 7–7 Jul 2013 Bella Cup Toruń, Poland 25,000 Clay Poland Paula Kania Ukraine Yuliya Beygelzimer
Romania Elena Bogdan 		6–2, 4–6, [10–5]
Loss 7–8 Sep 2013 GB Pro-Series Loughborough, UK 25,000 Hard Czech Republic Tereza Smitková Turkey Çağla Büyükakçay
Turkey Pemra Özgen 		2–6, 7–5, [6–10]
Win 8–8 Oct 2013 Open de Limoges, France 50,000 Hard (i) Switzerland Viktorija Golubic Italy Nicole Clerico
Czech Republic Nikola Fraňková 		6–4, 6–4
Loss 8–9 Mar 2014 ITF Edgbaston, UK 25,000 Hard (i) Switzerland Amra Sadiković United Kingdom Jocelyn Rae
United Kingdom Anna Smith 		6–3, 5–7, [4–10]

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Season 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total
Wins 2 1 1 1 2 7
# Player Rank Event Surface Rd Score MLR
2021
1. Australia Ashleigh Barty No. 1 French Open Clay 2R 6–1, 2–2 ret. No. 45
2. Ukraine Elina Svitolina No. 5 Wimbledon, UK Grass 2R 6–3, 6–4 No. 44
2022
3. Tunisia Ons Jabeur No. 6 French Open Clay 1R 3–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–5 No. 52
2023
4. France Caroline Garcia No. 4 Australian Open Hard 4R 7–6(7–3), 6–4 No. 45
2024
5. Italy Jasmine Paolini No. 5 China Open Hard 3R 6–4, 6–0 No. 45
2025
6. United States Coco Gauff No. 3 Miami Open, US Hard 4R 6–4, 6–4 No. 34
7. United States Jessica Pegula No. 4 Cincinnati Open, US Hard 3R 7–6(7–5), 3–6, 6–3 No. 40

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Magda Linette

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Magda Linette is a Polish professional player who has achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 19 and won three singles titles. Born on February 12, 1992, in , , Linette began playing at the age of six and turned professional in 2008, making her debut the following year. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches (1.71 meters) tall and right-handed, she has competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with her best result being a semifinal appearance at the , becoming the third Polish woman to reach that stage in the Open Era. This breakthrough propelled her into the top 20 rankings for the first time, marking a significant milestone in her career. Linette's WTA singles titles include victories at the 2019 Open, the 2020 Open (now Hua Hin), and the 2024 Open, demonstrating her consistency on hard courts and clay. In doubles, she has secured two WTA 500 titles, partnering with compatriot at the 2022 and with at the 2022 Eastbourne Open. As of November 2025, she holds a WTA singles ranking of No. 55. Linette has also represented at three —Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and 2024—and earned accolades such as the 2020 WTA Shot of the Year for an exceptional winner. Her playing style, characterized by a strong and resilience, has made her a notable figure in Polish tennis, often drawing comparisons to her idol, .

Early life and background

Early life

Magda Linette was born on 12 February 1992 in , , to parents Tomasz and Linette. Her father, a coach, played a pivotal role in her early exposure to sports, while her mother worked as an educator. Linette grew up in with one sister, Dagmara, and her parents provided unwavering support for her athletic pursuits. Linette was introduced to tennis at the age of six by her father, who served as her first coach and nurtured her initial passion for the sport at a local club in . This early training environment in her hometown emphasized foundational skills, with Tomasz guiding her development amid the competitive local scene. The family's commitment often required sacrifices, including balancing limited resources with dedicated practice sessions to foster her talent. During her pre-teen years, Linette attended local schools in , where she balanced formal education with intensive training, prioritizing the sport from an early age. This dual focus shaped her foundational years, as she dedicated significant time to court practice under her father's supervision while completing her early schooling in the city.

Family and personal interests

Linette was born in , , to parents Tomasz Linette, a tennis coach, and Beata Linette, an educator; she has one , Dagmara. Her family has provided consistent support throughout her professional journey, with her father's background in tennis influencing her early exposure to the while her mother's role in education underscoring the importance of learning in their household. Linette maintains close ties to her family, often crediting them for grounding her amid the demands of international travel. She resides in Poznań, Poland, where she trains and manages her professional commitments alongside personal endeavors. In 2021, Linette earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Indiana University East while continuing her tennis career. In terms of relationships, Linette was in a romantic partnership with her former coach, Izo Zunić, beginning around 2018, but the couple separated in early 2023, after which she has chosen to keep her personal romantic life private. Linette's non-tennis pursuits center on and , driven by her cultural roots in and a passion for . In , she established the Magda Linette Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to fostering the growth of young athletes through and academic support, with a particular emphasis on . The foundation provides financial stipends to promising talents and works to remove social and material obstacles that limit children's access to quality and athletic opportunities, reflecting Linette's conviction that "every child deserves access to the highest quality ." This initiative highlights her commitment to giving back to Polish communities, especially underserved areas, and stems from her own experiences balancing rigorous training with . The extensive global travel required by professional has shaped Linette's personal life, often limiting time with family but reinforced by their unwavering encouragement during tournaments and off-season periods in .

Tennis career

Junior and early professional

Linette began her journey in the junior ranks, achieving a career-high ITF junior singles ranking of No. 23 on June 29, 2009, and finishing the year at No. 32. Her junior singles record stood at 12 wins and 3 losses, with a strong performance on non-clay surfaces where she won 9 of 10 matches. Transitioning to the professional circuit, Linette made her debut on the ITF Women's Circuit in in 2007 at age 15. She claimed her first professional singles titles in 2010, winning three ITF events: the $25,000 Pekao Szczecin Open on clay as a wildcard entrant, the $10,000 Ladies Open on clay, and the $10,000 ITF tournament in Versmold, , on clay. That year, she also secured two ITF doubles titles partnering with Paula Kania. Linette's initial forays into WTA events came through qualifying draws, including a wildcard entry at the 2010 Warsaw Open where she advanced to the second qualifying round. She earned her first WTA main draw appearances in 2013, reaching the second round at the (lost to ) and the semifinals at the (lost to ). In 2014, she broke through with her first WTA 125 title at the , defeating in the final, which propelled her year-end ranking to No. 109. During 2013 and 2014, Linette faced setbacks including an ankle injury that hampered her progress, contributing to ranking fluctuations outside the top 150 early in the period. Despite these challenges, she reached multiple ITF finals, compiling a win-loss record that reflected steady improvement on the lower-tier circuit with eight ITF singles titles overall by the end of 2014.

Breakthrough years (2015–2018)

In 2015, Magda Linette achieved her first season inside the WTA top 100, breaking into the ranking on June 15 and reaching a career-high singles ranking of No. 64 in September. She secured two ITF singles titles that year, including victories at the $25,000 events in on hard courts and on hard courts, contributing to her steady rise. Linette also made her maiden singles final at the Japan Open in , where she fell to in three sets after qualifying for the main draw. These results marked a breakthrough, ending the year at No. 89 in the . The following year, 2016, saw Linette debut at a Premier Mandatory event, qualifying for the main draw at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells before losing in the first round to Risa Ozaki. She recorded her first career win over a top-50 player during the season, helping to elevate her game against higher-ranked opponents, and advanced to her first Premier-level quarterfinal as a qualifier at the in , where she was defeated by . Additionally, Linette claimed an ITF singles title at the $100,000 event in on clay, bolstering her consistency on European surfaces. Her ranking peaked at No. 81 during the year, though she finished 2016 at No. 96. Linette maintained a consistent presence in the top 100 throughout 2017, achieving a career-high of No. 70 and ending the year at No. 71. She reached the semifinals at the WTA event in , losing to , and the quarterfinals in , demonstrating improved performance in International-level tournaments. A highlight was her first third-round appearance at a Grand Slam, at the , where she was stopped by after wins over Johanna Larsson and Anastasija Sevastova. These deep runs underscored her growing competitiveness on clay. In 2018, Linette peaked at a career-high No. 55 in the rankings, reflecting further progress, though she ended the year at No. 83. She advanced to the third round at the Miami Open, defeating qualifier before falling to , and reached the quarterfinals at the Citi Open in , where she notched her first top-20 win over in the second round. At the Australian Open, she also made the third round, beating and No. 22 . In doubles, Linette showed steady improvement, climbing to a year-end ranking of No. 136 after partnering in several WTA events, including a second-round appearance at the Australian Open with . Notable upsets included victories over higher-ranked players, such as in the , where she defeated seeding to reach the quarterfinals. Overall, from 2015 to 2018, Linette's ranking trajectory transitioned from outside the top 100 to a stable position within it, with peaks in the top 60 and consistent top-100 year-end finishes, laying the foundation for her subsequent rise.

Rise to prominence (2019–2021)

In 2019, Linette achieved a major breakthrough by securing her maiden singles title at the Bronx Open, where she overcame in a three-set final, 5-7, 7-5, 6-4, after qualifying for the main draw. This victory marked the first WTA title for a Polish player on American hard courts since Radwańska's win in 2011. The following week at the Korea Open in , Linette reached her first WTA 250 final of the season, defeating three seeded players en route, but fell to Karolina Muchová 6-1, 6-1 in the championship match. These results propelled her into the top 50 for the first time, peaking at No. 49 on September 9. The 2020 season began promisingly for Linette, who captured her second WTA singles title at the Thailand Open in Hua Hin, defeating qualifier Leonie Kung 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first player to win the event in its second edition. This success elevated her to a career-high ranking of No. 33 on February 17, reflecting improved consistency against top-50 opponents, including a 4-2 head-to-head record against players ranked in the top 20 that year. However, the suspended the tour from March to August, limiting opportunities and forcing adaptations to bio-secure bubbles; Linette still posted strong showings upon resumption, reaching the third round at the US Open—her best result there at the time—where she lost to after upsetting 16th seed . She also earned the 2020 WTA Shot of the Year for a remarkable crosscourt winner during the Hua Hin final. Entering 2021 under new coach Tomasz Iwański, who emphasized mental resilience and tactical adjustments, Linette built on her momentum with semifinals at the Internationaux de Strasbourg (losing to Sorana Cîrstea) and the Tennis 9s at Cleveland (falling to Irina-Camelia Begu), marking her first clay-court semifinal since 2017. At Wimbledon, she advanced to the third round for the first time, stunning world No. 5 Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 in the second round before exiting to Paula Badosa. Similarly, at the US Open, Linette reached the singles third round, defeating qualifier Clara Tauson and qualifier Maryna Zanevska. In doubles, partnering Bernarda Pera, she made her deepest run at a major by reaching the semifinals, upsetting top seeds Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková in the first round before losing to the eventual champions. The pandemic's lingering effects, including a compressed schedule and fewer events, tested her endurance, yet she ended the year at No. 57, with a five-match win streak across indoor hard courts in the fall demonstrating enhanced closing ability against higher-ranked foes.

Career peak (2022–2023)

In 2022, Linette maintained consistent performance in singles, reaching the final of the Chennai Open where she lost to , helping her secure a year-end of No. 49. She also achieved success in doubles, winning her second WTA title at the alongside Andreja Klepač after a last-minute pairing that saw them claim three victories in two days, including a semifinal win over and . Partnering with , Linette reached the third round of the Australian Open doubles, defeating teams like and Shuai Zhang before falling to and . Her efforts contributed to career-high doubles of No. 26 in April. Linette's 2023 season marked her career pinnacle, highlighted by a breakthrough semifinal run at the Australian Open in singles—her best major result—where she upset 16th seed , 19th seed , fourth seed (a top-10 victory), and former world No. 1 Karolina Plíšková before losing to fifth seed 7-6(1), 6-2. With Pera, she advanced to the doubles quarterfinals at the same event, showcasing her versatility across formats. Following the Australian Open, Linette entered the top 20 for the first time, peaking at No. 19 on March 20, and reached the third round at (defeating Elisabeta Cocciaretto and before losing to qualifier Peterson) as well as Indian Wells (beating qualifier before falling to ). She concluded the year at No. 24, with earnings of $1,846,117—her highest single-season total to date.

Recent seasons (2024–2025)

In 2024, Linette secured her third WTA singles title at the Livesport Prague Open, defeating compatriot Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-2 in the final to claim her first career clay-court championship. She also reached the final of the Rouen Open, where she fell to 6-4, 6-2, marking her fifth WTA singles final overall. A career highlight came at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, where Linette advanced to her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal by upsetting No. 8 seed 6-2, 6-3, before losing to 6-0, 6-4. These results helped her maintain a year-end ranking of No. 38. Linette's 2025 season began strongly with a quarterfinal appearance at the , where she defeated Renata Zarazua 6-4, 7-6(6) in the first round and 7-5, 4-1 ret. in the second before losing to Linda Noskova 4-6, 3-6 in the quarterfinals. She continued her momentum at the , reaching the quarterfinals for the first time with wins over , , , and a 6-4, 6-4 upset of World No. 3 in the round of 16—her sixth career Top 10 victory—before losing to No. 6 seed 6-3, 6-2. On clay, Linette reached the quarterfinals at the , highlighted by a first-round upset of No. 7 seed 6-3, 6-3 in the Czech player's season debut following injury, and a 6-4, 6-3 win over in the second round, before losing to 5-7, 3-6. Despite these deep runs, Linette faced challenges in 2025, compiling a 21-25 singles record without a title and experiencing a ranking decline to No. 55 by November. Recent setbacks included first-round losses at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open to qualifier Antonia Ruzic 6-2, 6-3 and at the AUX Ningbo Open to No. 6 seed Belinda Bencic 6-3, 6-2. In November 2025, during the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Linette contributed to Poland's success by defeating Sara Sorribes Tormo in a nearly four-hour match to help overcome Spain. As of November 2025, at age 33, Linette remains active in late-season events, including potential doubles commitments alongside singles play, with her experience continuing to inform a resilient approach amid considerations of career longevity.

Playing style and equipment

Playing style

Magda Linette is a right-handed player employing a two-handed , having evolved from a defensive counter-puncher into a more aggressive baseline competitor who incorporates net play and actively generates . Her game emphasizes consistency from the baseline, utilizing a flat and deep as a primary weapon, complemented by a reliable . Linette adds variety through sliced s and effective drop shots to disrupt opponents' rhythms, drawing on her doubles experience for solid volleying skills. Linette's key strengths lie in her exceptional footwork, speed, court coverage, and , enabling her to excel defensively while transitioning to offense. She adapts well to all surfaces, with notable success on hard s and clay, where she has secured all three of her WTA singles titles. However, her serve lacks power, typically reaching around 95 mph on first delivery and 80 mph on second serves, resulting in fewer aces and occasional vulnerability under pressure. Additionally, she has worked to address mental lapses in high-stakes moments through improved emotional management. Under the guidance of coach Mark Gellard since , Linette has shifted toward a more aggressive style post-2020, enhancing her ability to dictate points and convert defense into offense, which contributed to her career-high ranking of No. 19 in 2023. This evolution has infused greater power into her game while retaining the finesse characteristic of her early career.

Equipment and coaching

Throughout her career, Magda Linette has utilized equipment from prominent brands to support her all-court playing style. She has been sponsored by since 2023, wielding the Yonex EZONE 100 racquet, which features a 16x19 string pattern and a hybrid string setup with multifilament in the mains and natural gut in the crosses for enhanced feel and power. Prior to this switch from her previous Pure Drive, the transition to the EZONE 100 coincided with her career-best run to the semifinals, providing improved stability and spin control that aided her performance on faster surfaces. Linette's apparel and footwear sponsorship is with Joma Sport, which outfits her in technical kits designed for mobility and durability across various court surfaces, including clay-specific shoes for enhanced grip during slides. This partnership, active as of 2024, has supported her consistent on-court presence without additional high-profile endorsements like luxury watches noted in the broader WTA landscape. Linette's coaching journey began in , , under her father, Tomasz Linette, a coach who introduced her to the sport at age six and guided her initial development. From ages 12 to 22 (approximately 2004–2014), she worked with Jakub Rękoś, who focused on building her technical foundation and junior success, including multiple Polish national titles. Subsequent coaches included Michał Dembiński and Izo Zunić (2014–2018), with the latter also serving as a personal partner during that period, emphasizing tactical growth during her early WTA transitions. Since 2018, Australian coach Mark Gellard has been her primary traveling coach, contributing to her mental resilience and strategic depth, particularly in high-pressure matches. In 2021, she added —former coach of —as a consultant, whose input on mindset shifts helped elevate her confidence, leading to improved results like her breakthrough. For the 2025 season, Linette expanded her team with Radwańska in a consultancy role to refine her game until at least Roland Garros, focusing on experience-sharing for mental preparation. Fitness training has been integrated through team support, though specific trainers remain low-profile, prioritizing endurance to sustain her baseline rallies.

Career statistics and achievements

Singles performance timeline

The following table outlines Magda Linette's results in Grand Slam singles tournaments from 2009 to 2025, using standard notations: A (absent), Q1–Q3 (qualifying rounds), 1R (first round), 2R (second round), 3R (third round), 4R (fourth round), QF (quarterfinal), SF (semifinal), F (final), W (winner).
YearWimbledonUS Open
2009AAAA
2010AAAA
2011AAAA
2012AAAA
2013AAAA
2014AAAA
2015A1R1R2R
20161R1R1R1R
20171R3R1R1R
20183R1R1R1R
20191R2R3R2R
20201R1RNH¹3R
2021A3R3R1R
20222R2R2R1R
2023SF1R3R2R
20241R1R1R1R
20251R1R1R1R
¹ NH: Not held due to . Linette's career highlight in singles Grand Slams is her semifinal appearance at the , where she defeated notable opponents including 16th seed and 19th seed before losing to . Her consistent third-round showings at Wimbledon in 2019, 2021, and 2023 mark her strongest performances on grass.

Doubles performance timeline

The table below details Linette's Grand Slam doubles results from 2010 to 2025, including partners where applicable. Notations follow the same convention as singles, with partners noted in parentheses. Linette has partnered primarily with in recent years for major deep runs.
YearWimbledonUS Open
2010AAAA
2011AAAA
2012AAAA
2013AAAA
2014AAAA
2015A1R (Kania)1R (Kania)1R
20161R1RA1R
20171R1R1R1R
2018A1R1R1R
20191R1R1R1R
20201R1RNH1R
2021SF (Pera)1R1RSF (Pera)
20223R (Pera)1R1R2R
20231R1RQF (Pera)1R
2024A2R2R1R
20251R1R2R2R
Linette's best doubles Grand Slam results include semifinals at the and US Open alongside , as well as a quarterfinal at the 2023 Wimbledon with the same partner. In WTA 1000 events, her doubles highlights include a semifinal at the 2021 US Open (noted as a major, but extending to 1000 level consistency) and various quarterfinals, such as with Pera at the 2022 Indian Wells.

WTA 1000 performance highlights

Linette's WTA 1000 singles results have shown progressive improvement, with her first quarterfinal reached at the . In 2025, she advanced to quarterfinals at the Miami Open (defeating Rebecca Sramkova and ) and the Wuhan Open (upsetting and ). For doubles in WTA 1000s, notable achievements include a quarterfinal at the 2023 Madrid Open with Pera and a semifinal at the 2022 with multiple partners, underscoring her versatility in the format.

WTA Tour finals

Linette has appeared in nine WTA Tour singles finals, compiling a 3–6 record, with all titles coming at the WTA 250 level. She has also reached five doubles finals, achieving a 2–3 record, partnering with four different players across those appearances.

Singles

YearTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreOutcome
2015Hard4–6, 6–3, 6–3Lost
2019Bronx OpenHard5–7, 7–5, 6–4Won
2019Hard6–1, 6–1Lost
2020HardLeonie Küng6–3, 6–2Won
2022Chennai OpenHard4–6, 6–3, 6–4Lost
2023Guangzhou OpenHard6–0, 6–2Lost
2024Open de RouenClay6–1, 2–6, 6–2Lost
2024Prague OpenClay6–2, 6–1Won
2025Open Capfinances Rouen MetropoleClay[Opponent Name][Score]Lost

Doubles

YearTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreOutcome
2014HardChan Chin-wei / Liang Chen2–6, 6–7(3)Lost
2016HardChan Hao-ching / Chan Yung-jan3–6, 4–6Lost
2017ClayVerónica Cepede Royg / 3–6, 6–7(4)Lost
2022ClayAndreja KlepačLucie Hradecká / 6–2, 4–6, [10–7]Won
2022Eastbourne OpenGrass / WalkoverWon
Linette's three singles titles consist of two on hard courts and one on clay, while her two doubles titles were claimed on clay and grass.

Other professional finals

Linette has competed in three WTA Challenger singles finals, achieving a record of 1–2. Her sole title at this level came at the 2014 Ningbo Open on hard courts, where she came back from a set down to defeat sixth seed Wang Qiang 3–6, 7–5, 6–1 in the final. She reached her next Challenger final in 2018 at Bol on clay, falling to Tamara Zidanšek 1–6, 3–6. In 2022, Linette advanced to the final in Tampico on hard courts but lost to Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6–7(5), 6–4, 1–6.
ResultDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
WinOct 2014Ningbo Open (Ningbo)HardWang Qiang3–6, 7–5, 6–1
LossJun 2018Bol Open (Bol)Clay1–6, 3–6
LossOct 2022Abierto Tampico ()Hard6–7(5), 6–4, 1–6
On the ITF Women's Circuit, Linette has reached 21 singles finals with a 12–9 record, securing her first professional titles during her breakthrough years from 2010 to 2014. Notable early wins include the 2010 ITF W10 in Hechingen on clay, where she defeated Sílvia Soler Espinosa 6–4, 6–3 as a qualifier, and the 2010 ITF W10 in Versmold on clay against Yvonne Meusburger 7–5, 6–4. She added further titles in 2011 at ITF events in Bron (clay) and Podgorica (clay), contributing to her rise into the top 200 rankings. By 2014, Linette had accumulated multiple ITF wins on hard and clay surfaces, including triumphs in Goyang and others, totaling 12 ITF singles titles overall. These successes on lower-tier circuits provided crucial experience and ranking points before her WTA breakthrough. In ITF doubles, Linette has appeared in 17 finals, posting an 8–9 record, often partnering with compatriots or international players on clay and hard courts. Key partnerships included successes with Katarzyna Piter in early events like the 2009 ITF W15 in Balashikha (hard) and losses in finals such as the 2012 ITF W60 in Cagnes-sur-Mer (clay) alongside Shuai Zhang. Her doubles results on the ITF Circuit emphasized her versatility across surfaces, with 8 titles won primarily on clay (5) and hard (3).
CategoryFinalsWins–LossesClayHardGrassCarpet
ITF Singles2112–991002
ITF Doubles178–910601

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