| Yanina Wickmayer Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1989 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Jérôme van der Zijl |
Yanina Wickmayer is a Belgian tennis player who reached the semifinals of the 2009 US Open and attained a career-high WTA ranking of world No. 12, on April 19, 2010, and a doubles career-high ranking of world No. 71 on February 15, 2010.
Born Name
Yanina Wickmayer
Nick Name
Yanina
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Lier, Belgium
Residence
Hasselt, Belgium
Nationality
Education
Yanina has trained under the watchful eye of tennis coach and former professional player Germain Gigounon.
Occupation
Tennis Player
Family
- Father – Marc Wickmayer
- Mother – Daniella Dannevoye
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
61 kg or 134.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Yanina has dated –
- Jérôme van der Zijl – Yanina tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend and former professional football player Jérôme van der Zijl on July 16, 2017. In April 2021, she gave birth to her daughter, Luana Daniella Vanderzijl.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Austrian ancestry on her father’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering physical appearance
- Thin eyebrows
Yanina Wickmayer Facts
- It was her friends who introduced her to tennis at her local courts when she was just 9.
- Yanina sadly lost her mother at an early age.
- She was named after Argentine professional football player and manager Diego Maradona‘s youngest daughter Gianinna.
- In 2009, Yanina was awarded the title of “Most Improved Player” by the WTA. Later, in June 2011, she was named “30 Legends of Women’s Tennis: Past, Present and Future” by Time magazine.
- She can fluently speak Dutch, English, and French.
- Yanina has been a long-time fan of Belgian tennis player Kim Clijsters.
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