Tímea Babos

Tímea Babos, born on May 10, 1993, is a distinguished Hungarian professional tennis player renowned for her exceptional skills in doubles. She has made her mark in the sport by achieving the remarkable feat of becoming the first Hungarian player, male or female, to ascend to the world No. 1 ranking in doubles, a position she first attained in July 2018 and held for thirteen weeks.

Throughout her illustrious career, Babos has secured a total of twenty-eight WTA Tour doubles titles, alongside three singles titles. Her prowess in women's doubles is highlighted by her four Grand Slam victories, which include triumphs at the Australian Open in 2018 and 2020, as well as the French Open in 2019 and 2020, all achieved in partnership with Kristina Mladenovic.

In addition to her Grand Slam successes, Babos has reached the finals of several prestigious tournaments, including the Wimbledon Championships in 2014 and 2016, and the US Open in 2018. Her mixed-doubles performances are equally commendable, with two major finals appearances at Wimbledon in 2015 and the Australian Open in 2018.

Babos has also represented Hungary in the Fed Cup and Billie Jean King Cup since 2011 and competed in the Olympic Games in 2012 and 2016. Although she qualified for the 2020 Olympics in women's doubles, she was unable to participate due to a hip injury. With her seven major doubles titles, including four in women's and three in girls' doubles, she is celebrated as the most successful Hungarian tennis player in history.