Annika Penickova
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Campbell, California, U.S. |
| Born | September 11, 2009[1] |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Tomáš Pěnička |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2024) |
| US Open Junior | QF (2024) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | W (2025) |
| Wimbledon Junior | 1R (2024) |
| US Open Junior | 2R (2024) |
Annika Penickova (born September 11, 2009) is an American professional tennis player. Alongside her twin sister, Kristina, she won the girls' doubles title at the 2025 Australian Open.
Early life
[edit]From California, she later trained at the USTA Academy in Orlando, Florida.[2]
Career
[edit]A left-handed player, she made her debut at a Junior Grand Slam final in the girls' doubles at the 2025 Australian Open playing alongside her right-handed twin sister, Kristina.[3] In the semi final they defeated Czech sisters Jana and Alena Kovačková.[4][5] In the final they won in straight sets against Emerson Jones and Hannah Klugman.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Her twin sister, Kristina, also plays tennis.[7][8] Their parents, Tomáš Pěnička and Olga Hostáková, are former tennis players from the Czech Republic.[9][10] They are both coached by their father.[11]
Junior Grand Slam finals
[edit]Doubles: 1(1 title)
[edit]| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2025 | Australian Open | Hard |  Kristina Penickova
|
 Emerson Jones Hannah Klugman
|
6–4, 6–2 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Annika Penickova". usopen.org.
- ^ Lewis, Michael (September 4, 2024). "14-YEAR-OLD PENICKOVA SISTERS HOPE TO FOLLOW WILLIAMS' FOOTPRINT". ITF. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "One energetic, the other calmer. 'That's why we're the perfect couple,' the Penickova tennis sisters agree". itozhlas.cz. January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Incredible! Two pairs of sisters face off in the junior doubles... and the twins win". Marca. January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Vyas, Sparsh (January 23, 2025). "Surreal! Dressed exact same, two sisters face twin sisters at Junior Australian Open". 9news. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "Australian Open 2025: Hannah Klugman finishes as runner-up in girls' doubles". lta.org. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ Carro, Javier (January 12, 2025). "10 young tennis talents to watch in 2025". Inside The Games. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Feng, Sarah (December 27, 2017). "Tennis-playing Penickova twins excel in singles and as doubles team". Los Altos Town Crier. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Mazeika, Vytas (August 9, 2017). "7-year-old twins share the court with tennis pros as ball kids". The Mercury News. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Fialkov, Harvey (December 14, 2021). "Famous families fill the draw of Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship". Miami Herald. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Brown, Alyce (September 1, 2024). "Twin telepathy: Penickovas take New York at the 2024 US Open". US Open. Retrieved January 22, 2025.