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| residence = [[Orlando, Florida]], United States
| residence = [[Orlando, Florida]], United States
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|06|30|mf=yes}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|06|30|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], Florida, United States
| birth_place = [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], Florida, U.S.
| height = {{convert|5|ft|7|in|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|5|ft|7|in|abbr=on}}
| turnedpro = 2015
| turnedpro = 2015
| coach = [[Kathy Rinaldi]]
| coach = [[Kathy Rinaldi]]
| plays = Right-handed <br/>(two-handed backhand)
| plays = Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
| careerprizemoney = [[US$]] 432,158
| careerprizemoney = $432,158
| singlesrecord = {{tennis record|won=208|lost=141}}
| singlesrecord = {{tennis record|won=208|lost=141}}
| singlestitles = 7 ITF
| singlestitles = 7 ITF
| highestsinglesranking = No. 126 (June 17, 2019)
| highestsinglesranking = No. 126 (June 17, 2019)
| currentsinglesranking = No. 160 (March 16, 2020)
| currentsinglesranking = No. 160 (March 16, 2020)
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'''Alexandra Kiick''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ɪ|k}}; born June 30, 1995) is an American [[tennis]] player.
'''Alexandra Kiick''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ɪ|k}}; born June 30, 1995) is an American [[tennis player]].


Kiick has won seven singles titles and one doubles title 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.
Kiick has won seven singles titles and one doubles title on the [[ITF Women's Circuit|ITF 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 and background==
==Personal life and background==

Coached at USTA by Kathy Rinaldi and Adam Peterson. She has mother named Mary, a former professional softball player, 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|publisher=The New York Times Company|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref> who Kiick described as her hero upon his death,<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53126337</ref> and one brother, Austin. Her Mother introduced her to tennis at the age of 9. Her tennis idol growing up was [[Kim Clijsters]]. She likes to [[Wakeboarding|wakeboard]] and [[snowboard]] in spare time. She also loves dogs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allie Kiick Bio|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/319042/allie-kiick/bio|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
Coached at USTA by Kathy Rinaldi and Adam Peterson. She has mother named Mary, a former professional softball player, 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|publisher=The New York Times Company|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref> who Kiick described as her hero upon his death,<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53126337</ref> and one brother, Austin. Her Mother introduced her to tennis at the age of 9. Her tennis idol growing up was [[Kim Clijsters]]. She likes to [[Wakeboarding|wakeboard]] and [[snowboard]] in spare time. She also loves dogs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allie Kiick Bio|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/319042/allie-kiick/bio|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


==Career review==
==Career review==
Between August 2015 and May 2017, she did not play in any [[International Tennis Federation|ITF]] 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|title=Daughter of Dolphins legend overcomes major odds to reach U.S. Open|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article169782812.html|last=Kaufman|first=Michelle|date=2017-08-28|website=Miami Herald|publisher=Miami Herald Media Company|access-date=2017-09-13|quote=She didn’t play a single match between June 2015 and July 2017}}</ref>
Between August 2015 and May 2017, she did not play in any [[ITF Women's Circuit|ITF Circuit]] tournament. 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|title=Daughter of Dolphins legend overcomes major odds to reach U.S. Open|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/article169782812.html|last=Kaufman|first=Michelle|date=2017-08-28|website=Miami Herald|publisher=Miami Herald Media Company|access-date=2017-09-13|quote=She didn’t play a single match between June 2015 and July 2017}}</ref>


==ITF Circuit finals==
==ITF Circuit finals==
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| [[2015 Boyd Tinsley Women's Clay Court Classic – Singles|Apr 2015]]
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| [[2019 Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona – Singles|Jun 2019]]
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===Doubles: 7 (1 title, 6 runner–ups)===
===Doubles: 7 (1 title, 6 runner–ups)===
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| style="background:#f7e98e;"|ITF Charleston, United States
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Revision as of 09:19, 6 September 2020

Allie Kiick
Kiick at the 2019 Wimbledon Qualifying
Full nameAlexandra Kiick
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceOrlando, Florida, United States
Born (1995-06-30) June 30, 1995 (age 29)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Turned pro2015
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
CoachKathy Rinaldi
Prize money$432,158
Singles
Career record208–141
Career titles7 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 126 (June 17, 2019)
Current rankingNo. 160 (March 16, 2020)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ2 (2019, 2020)
French OpenQ3 (2014)
WimbledonQ1 (2014, 2015)
US Open1R (2017, 2020)
Doubles
Career record51–38
Career titles1 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 214 (May 19, 2014)
Current rankingNo. 628 (March 16, 2020)
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open1R (2012, 2013)
Last updated on: April 2, 2020.

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

Kiick has won seven singles titles and one doubles title on the ITF 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 and background

Coached at USTA by Kathy Rinaldi and Adam Peterson. She has mother named Mary, a former professional softball player, father Jim Kiick, a former NFL player who won two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins[1] who Kiick described as her hero upon his death,[2] and one brother, Austin. Her Mother introduced her to tennis at the age of 9. Her tennis idol growing up was Kim Clijsters. She likes to wakeboard and snowboard in spare time. She also loves dogs.[3]

Career review

Between August 2015 and May 2017, she did not play in any ITF Circuit tournament. 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]

ITF Circuit finals

Singles: 11 (7 titles, 4 runner–ups)

Legend
$100,000 tournaments
$80,000 tournaments
$50,000/$60,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (1–0)
Clay (6–4)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Sep 2011 ITF Amelia Island, United States 10,000 Clay United States Chalena Scholl 6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–3
Win 2–0 Mar 2013 ITF Gainesville, United States 10,000 Clay Czech Republic Kateřina Kramperová 7–5, 6–1
Loss 2–1 Apr 2013 Charlottesville Open, United States 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, United States 25,000 Clay Georgia (country) Anna Tatishvili 1–6, 3–6
Win 4–2 Apr 2015 Charlottesville Open, United States 50,000 Clay United States Katerina Stewart 7–5, 6–7(3–7), 7–5
Loss 4–3 Apr 2018 ITF Pelham, United States 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(5–7), 0–6
Win 6–4 Jun 2019 ITF Barcelona, Spain 60,000 Clay Turkey Çağla Büyükakçay 7–6(7–3), 3–6, 6–1
Win 7–4 Oct 2019 ITF Cúcuta, Colombia 25,000 Clay Switzerland Conny Perrin 6–2, 6–2

Doubles: 7 (1 title, 6 runner–ups)

Legend
$100,000 tournaments
$80,000 tournaments
$60,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$15,000 tournaments
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 ITF Launceston, 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, United States 25,000 Hard United States Asia Muhammad Colombia Mariana Duque
Argentina María Irigoyen 		6–4, 6–7(5–7), [10–12]
Loss 1–5 Mar 2014 ITF Innisbrook, United States 25,000 Clay United States Sachia Vickery Italy Gioia Barbieri
United States Julia Cohen 		6–7(5–7), 0–6
Loss 1–6 May 2018 ITF Charleston, United States 80,000 Clay United States Louisa Chirico Chile Alexa Guarachi
New Zealand Erin Routliffe 		1–6, 6–3, [5–10]

References

  1. ^ Schmerler, Cindy (2017-08-25). "Allie Kiick, No. 633, Qualifies for Main Draw of U.S. Open". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
  2. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/53126337
  3. ^ "Allie Kiick Bio".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Kaufman, Michelle (2017-08-28). "Daughter of Dolphins legend overcomes major odds to reach U.S. Open". Miami Herald. Miami Herald Media Company. Retrieved 2017-09-13. She didn't play a single match between June 2015 and July 2017
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