- Johanna Larsson
Infobox Tennis player
playername = Johanna Larsson
country = SWE
residence =Helsingsborg ,Sweden
datebirth = birth date and age|1984|8|17
placebirth =Boden ,Sweden | height = 1.76m (5' 9 1/4")
weight = 68 kg
turnedpro = 2005
plays = Right (two-handed backhand)
careerprizemoney = $69,035
singlesrecord = 112–60
singlestitles = 6 ITF
highestsinglesranking = No. 161 (September 8, ,2008 )
retired =
AustralianOpenresult = N/A
FrenchOpenresult = QR2 (2008)
Wimbledonresult = QR2 (2008)
USOpenresult = QR2 (2008)
doublesrecord = 67-38
doublestitles = 9 ITF
highestdoublesranking = No. 165 (September 22 ,2008 )
updated = September 28 , 2008Johanna Larsson (born in 1988) is a Swedish
tennis player.
During the Fed Cup in 2005 she began her quest for recognition by defeating Anna Kremer, Johanna went on to defeat Brenda Schultz-McCarthy. Larsson was awarded a Wild Card for a WTA Event InStockholm , Johanna beat Kristina Barrios in 3 sets before taking Swedish number 1 Arvidsson all the way before losing in 3 sets. Towards the end of 2006 Johanna had injuries regarding her Hamstring she came back in Early 2007 mainly in the USA beating Leanne Baker and Alla Kudryvatseva (Top seed at $25,000 Hammond). The Swede's excellent Fed Cup record has gained her a place in the team for a 3rd consecutive year. Johanna's current ranking in 385 and her Career high in 360, She won the $10,000 Falkenburg title 2 times in consecutive years beating Arvidsson in 2005. Johanna returned to Fed Cup again in 2007, beating Lukic and Cavaday both ranked in the top 300, giving Sweden 9th place. Johanna also won the Swedish Tour event in Sondrum in May 2007, beating Sandra Roma 6–3 6–3.2008 has been Johanna Larsson's breakthrough year, she made her grandslam debut at the French open where she made the second qualifying round. Johanna went on to make the second qualifying round at Wimbledon and the US open final qualifying round, in September Johanna also captured her biggest doubles title to date at the $75.000 Shrewsbury event.
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