Allie Kiick

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.

Allie Kiick
Full nameAlexandra Kiick
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceOrlando, Florida
Born (1995-06-30) June 30, 1995
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Turned pro2015
PlaysRight (two-handed backhand)
CoachLisa Raymond
Prize moneyUS$ 577,894
Singles
Career record234–173 (57.5%)
Career titles7 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 126 (June 17, 2019)
Current rankingNo. 586 (August 7, 2023)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ2 (2019, 2020)
French OpenQ3 (2014)
WimbledonQ1 (2014, 2015, 2021)
US Open1R (2017, 2020)
Doubles
Career record57–42 (57.6%)
Career titles2 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 214 (May 19, 2014)
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open1R (2012, 2013)
Last updated on: May 6, 2023.

Career

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.[1] In 2021, she was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma.[2]

Personal life

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.[3] Allie described her father as her hero upon his death.[4] 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.[5]

ITF Circuit finals

Singles: 12 (7 titles, 5 runner–ups)

Legend
$100,000 tournaments
$80,000 tournaments
$50/60,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (1–0)
Clay (6–5)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
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 25,000 Clay Switzerland Conny Perrin 6–2, 6–2
Loss 7–5 Nov 2021 ITF Orlando, U.S. 25,000 Clay United States Emma Navarro 6–3, 2–6, 3–6

Doubles: 8 (2 titles, 6 runner–ups)

Legend
$100,000 tournaments
$80,000 tournaments
$60,000 tournaments
$25,000 tournaments
Finals by surface
Hard (1–4)
Clay (1–2)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
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, United States 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, United States 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, United States 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, United States 25,000 Clay United States Sophie Chang United States Anna Rogers
United States Christina Rosca
6–3, 6–3

References

  1. 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
  2. "Bad luck strikes (again) Allie Kiick: the 26-year-old American was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma". Italy24 News Sports. 2021-08-13. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  3. Schmerler, Cindy (2017-08-25). "Allie Kiick, No. 633, Qualifies for Main Draw of U.S. Open". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
  4. "'Perfect season' Dolphin Kiick dies at 73". BBC Sport.
  5. "Allie Kiick Bio".
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