Lena Litvak[a] (born November 15, 1988) is a former tennis player. In her career, she won one singles title and eight doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 6 July 2009, Litvak reached her career-high singles ranking of 325. On 17 September 2012, she peaked at No. 228 in the doubles rankings.

Lena Litvak
Native nameЛєна Литвак
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceNew York
Born (1988-11-15) 15 November 1988 (age 36)
Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money$87,154[1]
Singles
Career record171–168
Career titles1 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 325 (6 July 2009)
Doubles
Career record128–139
Career titles8 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 228 (17 September 2012)

Career

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In addition to playing tennis, Litvak attended Harvard University. There, she tried to balance college and professional tennis.

Litvak played the 2014 Washington Open, losing in the first round with Alexandra Mueller.

Her last appearance on the pro tour was in February 2015, in the qualifying draw of an ITF tournament in Michigan.

ITF finals

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Legend
$25,000 tournaments
$10,000 tournaments

Singles (1–0)

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Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Winner 1. 19 June 2011 Bethany Beach, United States Clay   Maria Fernanda Alves 7–6(7–1), 4–6, 6–3

Doubles (8–6)

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Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Winner 1. 3 August 2007 Caracas, Venezuela Hard   Tegan Edwards   Karen Castiblanco
  Manuela Esposito
6–4, 3–6, 7–6(7–2)
Runner-up 1. 10 August 2007 Caracas, Venezuela Hard   Tegan Edwards   Angelina Gabueva
  Mariana Muci
2–6, 2–6
Winner 2. 15 March 2008 Ramat Hasharon, Israel Hard   Nicole Clerico   Katie Ruckert
  Aude Vermoezen
6–3, 6–1
Runner-up 2. 26 April 2008 Toluca, Mexico Hard   Rebecca Marino   Augustina Lepore
  Frederica Piedade
4–6, 2–6
Winner 3. 21 June 2008 Alcobaça, Portugal Hard   Paula Zabala   Verena Piccolo
  Alison Shemon
6–4, 6–2
Runner-up 3. 20 March 2010 Irapuato, Mexico Hard   Natalia Ryzhonkova   Florencia Molinero
  María Irigoyen
7–6(7–3), 2–6, [7–10]
Runner-up 4. 16 April 2011 Caracas, Venezuela Hard   Amanda McDowell   Adriana Pérez
  Karen Castiblanco
6–7(10–12), 4–6
Winner 4. 18 June 2011 Bethany Beach, United States Clay   Alexandra Hirsch   Angelina Gabueva
  Maria Fernanda Alves
7–5, 3–6, [10–8]
Winner 5. 28 August 2011 San Luis Potosí, Mexico Hard   Nika Kukharchuk   Andrea Benítez
  Margaret Lumia
6–1, 6–4
Winner 6. 20 July 2013 Challenger de Granby, Canada Hard   Carol Zhao   Julie Coin
  Emily Webley-Smith
7–5, 6–4
Winner 7. 21 June 2014 Bethany Beach, United States Clay   Alexandra Mueller   Rima Asatrian
  Katerina Stewart
6–4, 6–1
Winner 8. 28 June 2014 Charlotte, United States Clay   Alexandra Mueller   Sophie Chang
  Andie Daniell
6–3, 6–3
Runner-up 5. 10 August 2014 Landisville, United States Hard   Alexandra Mueller   Jamie Loeb
  Sanaz Marand
6–7(5–7), 1–6
Runner-up 6. 24 January 2015 Saint Martin, France Hard   Sonja Molnar   Alexa Guarachi
  Ayaka Okuno
5–7, 3–6

Notes

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  1. ^ Ukrainian: Лєна Литвак, romanizedLiena Lytvak

References

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  1. ^ "Lena Litvak | Player Stats & More – WTA Official". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
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