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Monica Niculescu
Right-handed (two-handed both sides) · Turned pro Pro(May2002) · 168cm
Monica Niculescu is a professional tennis player from Romania, 38 years old, ranked No. 687 on the WTA singles rankings as of August 29, 2022. Career-high ranking: No. 28 (March 26, 2012). Niculescu has won 16 career singles titles from 28 finals (3 at tour level, 11 at WTA 125 / ITF, 2 at ITF level). Most recent title: W100 Ilkley 1 (2019), beating Babos 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the final. In 2026 the record stands at 0-0. Last match: beat Scott 7-6(6), 6-1 in the Q1 at Guadalajara Open Akron - Guadalajara, September 15, 2023. Best surface by career win rate: hard (120–121).
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