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Teen Tennis Star Claims First WTA Title | Seattle News
Sixteen-year-old Kristina Liutova just rewrote tennis history—winning her first WTA title at the Memphis Classic, becoming the first player born in 2010 to ever claim a WTA championship. Down a set, she came roaring back to defeat a 23-year-old opponent 6-1, 6-3, and dedicated her win to her mom, coaches, and the Gorin Tennis Academy that’s shaped her since 2021. Already a junior powerhouse with national titles under her belt, Liutova now sits at No. 126 in the WTA rankings—and her sights are set on the U.S. Open. This is just the beginning for a rising star who’s already turning heads on the…
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