Jiske Griffioen
Jiske Griffioen (born 17 April 1985) is a Dutch professional wheelchair tennis player. Griffioen is a 20-time major champion (four singles and 16 doubles), Paralympic gold medalist, seven-time Masters champion, and a former world No. 1. Alongside Aniek van Koot, Griffioen completed the Grand Slam in doubles in 2013. In singles, Griffioen is a three-time Masters champion (2012, 2015, 2016), Paralympic gold medalist, four-time major champion, and a former world No. 1.
Griffioen at the 2016 Summer Paralympics | |
| Country (sports) | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Residence | Woerden, Netherlands |
| Born | 17 April 1985 Woerden, Netherlands |
| Turned pro | 2001 |
| Plays | Right handed |
| Official website | www.jiskegriffioen.com |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 508–173 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (8 June 2015) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2015, 2016) |
| French Open | W (2015) |
| Wimbledon | W (2016) |
| US Open | SF (2007, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Masters | W (2012, 2015, 2016) |
| Paralympic Games | Gold Medal (2016) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 401–90 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (25 July 2005) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2017, 2024) |
| French Open | W (2008, 2013, 2015) |
| Wimbledon | W (2012, 2013, 2023) |
| US Open | W (2006, 2007, 2013, 2015) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Masters Doubles | W (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2015) |
| Paralympic Games | Gold Medal (2016) |
| Last updated on: 5 November 2017. | |
Griffioen was born with spina bifida. She played wheelchair basketball representing her nation at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, aged 14.
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