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{{short description|American tennis player}}
{{short description|American tennis player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox tennis biography
{{Infobox tennis biography
| name = Allie Kiick
| name = Allie Kiick
| fullname = Alexandra Kiick
| fullname = Alexandra Kiick
| image = Kiick WMQ19 (11).jpg
| image = Kiick WMQ19 (11).jpg
| caption = Kiick at the [[2019 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles Qualifying|2019 Wimbledon Qualifying]]
| caption = Kiick at the [[2019 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles qualifying|2019 Wimbledon Qualifying]]
| country = {{USA}}
| country = {{USA}}
| residence = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], Florida
| residence = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], Florida
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| turnedpro = 2015
| turnedpro = 2015
| coach = [[Lisa Raymond]]
| coach = [[Lisa Raymond]]
| plays = Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
| plays = Right (two-handed backhand)
| careerprizemoney = US$ 565,170
| careerprizemoney = US$ 606,816
| singlesrecord = {{tennis record|won=219|lost=158}}
| singlesrecord = {{tennis record|won=272|lost=195}}
| singlestitles = 7 ITF
| singlestitles = 7 ITF
| highestsinglesranking = No. 126 (June 17, 2019)
| highestsinglesranking = No. 126 (June 17, 2019)
| currentsinglesranking = No. 274 (November 1, 2021)
| currentsinglesranking = No. 308 (August 12, 2024)
| AustralianOpenresult = Q2 ([[2019 Australian Open – Women's Singles Qualifying|2019]], [[2020 Australian Open – Women's Singles Qualifying|2020]])
| AustralianOpenresult = Q2 ([[2019 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying|2019]], [[2020 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying|2020]])
| FrenchOpenresult = Q3 ([[2014 French Open – Women's Singles Qualifying|2014]])
| FrenchOpenresult = Q3 ([[2014 French Open – Women's singles qualifying|2014]])
| Wimbledonresult = Q1 ([[2014 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles Qualifying|2014]], [[2015 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles Qualifying|2015]], [[2021 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles Qualifying|2021]])
| Wimbledonresult = Q1 ([[2014 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles qualifying|2014]], [[2015 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles qualifying|2015]], [[2021 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles qualifying|2021]])
| USOpenresult = 1R ([[2017 US Open – Women's Singles|2017]], [[2020 US Open – Women's Singles|2020]])
| USOpenresult = 1R ([[2017 US Open – Women's singles|2017]], [[2020 US Open – Women's singles|2020]])
| doublesrecord = {{tennis record|won=53|lost=40}}
| doublesrecord = {{tennis record|won=59|lost=43}}
| doublestitles = 2 ITF
| doublestitles = 2 ITF
| highestdoublesranking = No. 214 (May 19, 2014)
| highestdoublesranking = No. 214 (May 19, 2014)
| currentdoublesranking = {{no wrap|No. 695 (November 1, 2021)}}
| currentdoublesranking =
| USOpenDoublesresult = 1R ([[2012 US Open – Women's Doubles|2012]], [[2013 US Open – Women's Doubles|2013]])
| USOpenDoublesresult = 1R ([[2012 US Open – Women's doubles|2012]], [[2013 US Open – Women's doubles|2013]])
| updated = November 6, 2021
| updated = August 19, 2024
}}
}}


'''Alexandra Kiick''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ɪ|k}}; born June 30, 1995) is an American [[tennis player]]. Kiick has won seven singles titles and two doubles titles on the [[ITF Women's Circuit]]. In June 2019, she reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 126. In May 2014, she peaked at No. 214 in the doubles rankings.
'''Alexandra Kiick''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ɪ|k}}; born June 30, 1995) is an American [[tennis]] player.


Kiick has won seven singles and two doubles titles on the [[ITF Women's Circuit]]. In June 2019, she reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 126. In May 2014, she peaked at No. 214 in the doubles rankings.
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==Career==
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Between August 2015 and May 2017, Kiick did not play in any ITF Circuit tournaments. She was sidelined during this time because she was diagnosed with stage-II-skin cancer ([[melanoma]]) and severe knee injuries that caused her to be out for a total of three years and two months. She also was diagnosed with mononucleosis.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Michelle|date=2017-08-28|title=Daughter of Dolphins legend overcomes major odds to reach U.S. Open|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article169782812.html|access-date=2017-09-13|website=Miami Herald|publisher=Miami Herald Media Company|quote=She didn’t play a single match between June 2015 and July 2017}}</ref> In 2021, she was diagnosed with [[acoustic neuroma]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-13|title=Bad luck strikes (again) Allie Kiick: the 26-year-old American was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma|url=https://www.italy24news.com/sports/tennis/88695.html|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Italy24 News Sports|language=en-us}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kiick's parents are mother Mary, a former professional softball player, and father [[Jim Kiick]], a former [[National Football League|NFL]] player who won two [[Super Bowls]] with the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Allie Kiick, No. 633, Qualifies for Main Draw of U.S. Open|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/25/sports/tennis/us-open-allie-kiick-qualifier.html|last=Schmerler|first=Cindy|date=2017-08-25|website=The New York Times|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref> Allie described her father as her hero upon his death.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53126337</ref> She has one brother, Austin. Her mother introduced her to tennis at the age of nine. Kiick was coached at [[USTA]] by [[Kathy Rinaldi]] and [[Adam Peterson (tennis)|Adam Peterson]]. Her idol growing up was [[Kim Clijsters]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allie Kiick Bio|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/319042/allie-kiick/bio}}</ref>
Kiick's parents are mother Mary, a former professional softball player, and father [[Jim Kiick]], a former [[National Football League|NFL]] player who won two [[Super Bowls]] with the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Allie Kiick, No. 633, Qualifies for Main Draw of U.S. Open|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/25/sports/tennis/us-open-allie-kiick-qualifier.html|last=Schmerler|first=Cindy|date=2017-08-25|website=The New York Times|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref> Allie described her father as her hero upon his death.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53126337|title='Perfect season' Dolphin Kiick dies at 73|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> She has one brother, Austin. Her mother introduced her to tennis at the age of nine. Kiick was coached at [[USTA]] by [[Kathy Rinaldi]] and [[Adam Peterson (tennis)|Adam Peterson]]. Her idol growing up was [[Kim Clijsters]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allie Kiick Bio|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/319042/allie-kiick/bio}}</ref>

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==Career==
Kiick started on the pro tour in 2015.

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However, between August 2015 and May 2017, Kiick did not play in any ITF Circuit tournaments. She was sidelined during this time because she was diagnosed with stage-II-skin cancer ([[melanoma]]) and severe knee injuries that caused her to be out for a total of three years and two months. She also was diagnosed with mononucleosis.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Michelle|date=2017-08-28|title=Daughter of Dolphins legend overcomes major odds to reach U.S. Open|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article169782812.html|access-date=2017-09-13|website=Miami Herald|publisher=Miami Herald Media Company|quote=She didn’t play a single match between June 2015 and July 2017}}</ref> In 2021, she was diagnosed with [[acoustic neuroma]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-13|title=Bad luck strikes (again) Allie Kiick: the 26-year-old American was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma|url=https://www.italy24news.com/sports/tennis/88695.html|access-date=2021-08-14|website=Italy24 News Sports|language=en-us|archive-date=2021-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814025312/https://www.italy24news.com/sports/tennis/88695.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==ITF Circuit finals==
==ITF Circuit finals==
===Singles: 12 (7 titles, 5 runner–ups)===
===Singles: 15 (7 titles, 8 runner–ups)===
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!class="unsortable"|Score
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| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
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| {{flagicon|USA}} Chalena Scholl
| {{flagicon|USA}} Chalena Scholl
| 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, 6–2, 6–3
| 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, 6–2, 6–3
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| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| <small>2–0</small>
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| <small>2–1</small>
| <small>2–1</small>
| [[2013 Boyd Tinsley Women's Clay Court Classic – Singles|Apr 2013]]
| [[2013 Boyd Tinsley Women's Clay Court Classic – Singles|Apr 2013]]
| style="background:#addfad;" |[[Boar's Head Resort Women's Open|ITF Charlottesville]], U.S.
| style="background:#addfad;" |[[Boar's Head Resort Women's Open|Charlottesville Classic]], U.S.
| style="background:#addfad;" |50,000
| style="background:#addfad;" |50,000
| Clay
| Clay
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shelby Rogers]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Shelby Rogers]]
| 3–6, 5–7
| 3–6, 5–7
|-
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>3–1</small>
| <small>3–1</small>
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| {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Ajla Tomljanović]]
| {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Ajla Tomljanović]]
| 3–6, 7–5, 6–0
| 3–6, 7–5, 6–0
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|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| <small>3–2</small>
| <small>3–2</small>
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| {{flagicon|GEO}} [[Anna Tatishvili]]
| {{flagicon|GEO}} [[Anna Tatishvili]]
| 1–6, 3–6
| 1–6, 3–6
|-
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>4–2</small>
| <small>4–2</small>
| [[2015 Boyd Tinsley Women's Clay Court Classic – Singles|Apr 2015]]
| [[2015 Boyd Tinsley Women's Clay Court Classic – Singles|Apr 2015]]
| style="background:#addfad;" |ITF Charlottesville, U.S.
| style="background:#addfad;" |Charlottesville Classic, U.S.
| style="background:#addfad;" |50,000
| style="background:#addfad;" |50,000
| Clay
| Clay
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| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Iga Świątek]]
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[Iga Świątek]]
| 2–6, 0–6
| 2–6, 0–6
|-
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>5–3</small>
| <small>5–3</small>
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| {{flagicon|BUL}} [[Isabella Shinikova]]
| {{flagicon|BUL}} [[Isabella Shinikova]]
| 6–2, 6–1
| 6–2, 6–1
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|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| <small>5–4</small>
| <small>5–4</small>
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| {{flagicon|UKR}} [[Valeriya Strakhova]]
| {{flagicon|UKR}} [[Valeriya Strakhova]]
| 6–3, 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, 0–6
| 6–3, 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, 0–6
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|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>6–4</small>
| <small>6–4</small>
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| Oct 2019
| Oct 2019
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Cúcuta, Colombia
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Cúcuta, Colombia
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| Clay
| {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Conny Perrin]]
| {{flagicon|SUI}} [[Conny Perrin]]
| 6–2, 6–2
| 6–2, 6–2
|-
|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| <small>7–5</small>
| <small>7–5</small>
| Nov 2021
| Nov 2021
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Orlando, U.S.
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Orlando, U.S.
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| Clay
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Emma Navarro]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Emma Navarro]]
| 6–3, 2–6, 3–6
| 6–3, 2–6, 3–6
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|-
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| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| <small>7–6</small>
| Jun 2023
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Colorado Springs, U.S.
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard
| {{flagicon|SRB}} [[Katarina Kozarov]]
| 3–6, 1–6
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|-
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| <small>7–7</small>
| Sep 2023
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| style="background:#addfad;"|ITF Berkeley, U.S.
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| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Hard
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Marina Stakusic]]
| 3–6, 4–6
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|-
⚫
| style="background:#ffa07a;"|Loss
| <small>7–8</small>
| Jan 2024
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| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Naples, U.S.
| style="background:lightblue;"|W35
| Clay
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Clervie Ngounoue]]
| 1–6, 1–6
|}
|}


===Doubles: 8 (2 titles, 6 runner–ups)===
===Doubles: 8 (2 titles, 6 runner–ups)===
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| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Victoria Duval]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Victoria Duval]]
| {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Chanel Simmonds]] <br/> {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Ajla Tomljanović]]
| {{flagicon|RSA}} [[Chanel Simmonds]] <br /> {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Ajla Tomljanović]]
| 3–6, 1–6
| 3–6, 1–6
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| <small>0–2</small>
| <small>0–2</small>
| Feb 2013
| Feb 2013
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Launceston, Australia
| style="background:lightblue;"|[[Launceston International]], Australia
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| Hard
| Hard
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Erin Routliffe]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Erin Routliffe]]
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Ksenia Lykina]] <br/> {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Emily Webley-Smith]]
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Ksenia Lykina]] <br /> {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Emily Webley-Smith]]
| 5–7, 3–6
| 5–7, 3–6
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| Hard
| Hard
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Heidi El Tabakh]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Heidi El Tabakh]]
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Samantha Murray (tennis)|Samantha Murray]] <br/> {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Jade Windley]]
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Samantha Murray (tennis)|Samantha Murray]] <br /> {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Jade Windley]]
| 6–4, 2–6, [10–8]
| 6–4, 2–6, [10–8]
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| Hard
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jacqueline Cako]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Jacqueline Cako]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Robin Anderson (tennis)|Robin Anderson]] <br/> {{flagicon|USA}} [[Lauren Embree]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Robin Anderson (tennis)|Robin Anderson]] <br /> {{flagicon|USA}} [[Lauren Embree]]
| 4–6, 7–5, [7–10]
| 4–6, 7–5, [7–10]
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| <small>1–4</small>
| <small>1–4</small>
| Oct 2013
| Oct 2013
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Rock Hill, United States
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Rock Hill, U.S.
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| Hard
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Asia Muhammad]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Asia Muhammad]]
| {{flagicon|COL}} [[Mariana Duque]] <br/> {{flagicon|ARG}} [[María Irigoyen]]
| {{flagicon|COL}} [[Mariana Duque]] <br /> {{flagicon|ARG}} [[María Irigoyen]]
| 6–4, 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, [10–12]
| 6–4, 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, [10–12]
|-
|-
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| <small>1–5</small>
| <small>1–5</small>
| Mar 2014
| Mar 2014
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Innisbrook, United States
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Innisbrook, U.S.
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| Clay
| Clay
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sachia Vickery]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sachia Vickery]]
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Gioia Barbieri]] <br/> {{flagicon|USA}} [[Julia Cohen]]
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Gioia Barbieri]] <br /> {{flagicon|USA}} [[Julia Cohen]]
| 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, 0–6
| 6–7<sup>(5)</sup>, 0–6
|-
|-
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| <small>1–6</small>
| <small>1–6</small>
| [[2018 LTP Charleston Pro Tennis – Doubles|May 2018]]
| [[2018 LTP Charleston Pro Tennis – Doubles|May 2018]]
| style="background:#f7e98e;"|[[LTP Charleston Pro Tennis|ITF Charleston]], United States
| style="background:#f7e98e;"|[[LTP Charleston Pro Tennis|ITF Charleston Pro]], U.S.
| style="background:#f7e98e;"|80,000
| style="background:#f7e98e;"|80,000
| Clay
| Clay
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Louisa Chirico]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Louisa Chirico]]
| {{flagicon|CHI}} [[Alexa Guarachi]] <br/> {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Erin Routliffe]]
| {{flagicon|CHI}} [[Alexa Guarachi]] <br /> {{flagicon|NZL}} [[Erin Routliffe]]
| 1–6, 6–3, [5–10]
| 1–6, 6–3, [5–10]
|-
|-
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| <small>2–6</small>
| <small>2–6</small>
| Jan 2022
| Jan 2022
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Vero Beach, United States
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Vero Beach, U.S.
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| Clay
| Clay
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sophie Chang]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Sophie Chang (tennis)|Sophie Chang]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anna Rogers]] <br/> {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christina Rosca]]
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Anna Rogers]] <br /> {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christina Rosca]]
| 6–3, 6–3
| 6–3, 6–3
|}
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Fort Lauderdale, Florida]]
[[Category:Tennis players from Fort Lauderdale, Florida]]
[[Category:American female tennis players]]
[[Category:American female tennis players]]
[[Category:Tennis people from Florida]]
[[Category:21st-century American sportswomen]]
[[Category:21st-century American women]]


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Latest revision as of 09:38, 13 November 2024

Allie Kiick
Kiick at the 2019 Wimbledon Qualifying
Full nameAlexandra Kiick
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceOrlando, Florida
Born (1995-06-30) June 30, 1995 (age 29)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Turned pro2015
PlaysRight (two-handed backhand)
CoachLisa Raymond
Prize moneyUS$ 606,816
Singles
Career record272–195
Career titles7 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 126 (June 17, 2019)
Current rankingNo. 308 (August 12, 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ2 (2019, 2020)
French OpenQ3 (2014)
WimbledonQ1 (2014, 2015, 2021)
US Open1R (2017, 2020)
Doubles
Career record59–43
Career titles2 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 214 (May 19, 2014)
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open1R (2012, 2013)
Last updated on: August 19, 2024.

Alexandra Kiick (/kɪk/; born June 30, 1995) is an American tennis player.

Kiick has won seven singles and two doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. In June 2019, she reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 126. In May 2014, she peaked at No. 214 in the doubles rankings.

Personal life

[edit]

Kiick's parents are mother Mary, a former professional softball player, and father Jim Kiick, a former NFL player who won two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins.[1] Allie described her father as her hero upon his death.[2] She has one brother, Austin. Her mother introduced her to tennis at the age of nine. Kiick was coached at USTA by Kathy Rinaldi and Adam Peterson. Her idol growing up was Kim Clijsters.[3]

Career

[edit]

Kiick started on the pro tour in 2015.

However, between August 2015 and May 2017, Kiick did not play in any ITF Circuit tournaments. She was sidelined during this time because she was diagnosed with stage-II-skin cancer (melanoma) and severe knee injuries that caused her to be out for a total of three years and two months. She also was diagnosed with mononucleosis.[4] In 2021, she was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma.[5]

ITF Circuit finals

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Singles: 15 (7 titles, 8 runner–ups)

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Legend
W50/60 tournaments
W25/35 tournaments
W10 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (1–2)
Clay (6–6)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Sep 2011 ITF Amelia Island, U.S. 10,000 Clay United States Chalena Scholl 6–7(5), 6–2, 6–3
Win 2–0 Mar 2013 ITF Gainesville, U.S. 10,000 Clay Czech Republic Kateřina Kramperová 7–5, 6–1
Loss 2–1 Apr 2013 Charlottesville Classic, U.S. 50,000 Clay United States Shelby Rogers 3–6, 5–7
Win 3–1 Dec 2013 ITF Mérida, Mexico 25,000 Hard Croatia Ajla Tomljanović 3–6, 7–5, 6–0
Loss 3–2 Jan 2014 ITF Daytona Beach, U.S. 25,000 Clay Georgia (country) Anna Tatishvili 1–6, 3–6
Win 4–2 Apr 2015 Charlottesville Classic, U.S. 50,000 Clay United States Katerina Stewart 7–5, 6–7(3), 7–5
Loss 4–3 Apr 2018 ITF Pelham, U.S. 25,000 Clay Poland Iga Świątek 2–6, 0–6
Win 5–3 Jul 2018 ITF Båstad, Sweden 25,000 Clay Bulgaria Isabella Shinikova 6–2, 6–1
Loss 5–4 Jun 2018 ITF Denain, France 25,000 Clay Ukraine Valeriya Strakhova 6–3, 6–7(5), 0–6
Win 6–4 Jun 2019 ITF Barcelona, Spain 60,000 Clay Turkey Çağla Büyükakçay 7–6(3), 3–6, 6–1
Win 7–4 Oct 2019 ITF Cúcuta, Colombia W25 Clay Switzerland Conny Perrin 6–2, 6–2
Loss 7–5 Nov 2021 ITF Orlando, U.S. W25 Clay United States Emma Navarro 6–3, 2–6, 3–6
Loss 7–6 Jun 2023 ITF Colorado Springs, U.S. W25 Hard Serbia Katarina Kozarov 3–6, 1–6
Loss 7–7 Sep 2023 ITF Berkeley, U.S. W60 Hard Canada Marina Stakusic 3–6, 4–6
Loss 7–8 Jan 2024 ITF Naples, U.S. W35 Clay United States Clervie Ngounoue 1–6, 1–6

Doubles: 8 (2 titles, 6 runner–ups)

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Legend
$80,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (1–4)
Clay (1–2)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Oct 2011 ITF Bayamón, Puerto Rico 25,000 Hard United States Victoria Duval South Africa Chanel Simmonds
Croatia Ajla Tomljanović 		3–6, 1–6
Loss 0–2 Feb 2013 Launceston International, Australia 25,000 Hard Canada Erin Routliffe Russia Ksenia Lykina
United Kingdom Emily Webley-Smith 		5–7, 3–6
Win 1–2 Jul 2013 ITF Winnipeg, Canada 25,000 Hard Canada Heidi El Tabakh United Kingdom Samantha Murray
United Kingdom Jade Windley 		6–4, 2–6, [10–8]
Loss 1–3 Sep 2013 ITF Redding, United States 25,000 Hard United States Jacqueline Cako United States Robin Anderson
United States Lauren Embree 		4–6, 7–5, [7–10]
Loss 1–4 Oct 2013 ITF Rock Hill, U.S. 25,000 Hard United States Asia Muhammad Colombia Mariana Duque
Argentina María Irigoyen 		6–4, 6–7(5), [10–12]
Loss 1–5 Mar 2014 ITF Innisbrook, U.S. 25,000 Clay United States Sachia Vickery Italy Gioia Barbieri
United States Julia Cohen 		6–7(5), 0–6
Loss 1–6 May 2018 ITF Charleston Pro, U.S. 80,000 Clay United States Louisa Chirico Chile Alexa Guarachi
New Zealand Erin Routliffe 		1–6, 6–3, [5–10]
Win 2–6 Jan 2022 ITF Vero Beach, U.S. 25,000 Clay United States Sophie Chang United States Anna Rogers
United States Christina Rosca 		6–3, 6–3

References

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  1. ^ Schmerler, Cindy (August 25, 2017). "Allie Kiick, No. 633, Qualifies for Main Draw of U.S. Open". The New York Times. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  2. ^ "'Perfect season' Dolphin Kiick dies at 73". BBC Sport.
  3. ^ "Allie Kiick Bio".
  4. ^ Kaufman, Michelle (August 28, 2017). "Daughter of Dolphins legend overcomes major odds to reach U.S. Open". Miami Herald. Miami Herald Media Company. Retrieved September 13, 2017. She didn't play a single match between June 2015 and July 2017
  5. ^ "Bad luck strikes (again) Allie Kiick: the 26-year-old American was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma". Italy24 News Sports. August 13, 2021. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
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