Claire Liu Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Husband, Children, Net Worth
Claire Liu Biography, Age, Height, Parents, Husband, Children, Net Worth – Claire Liu is an American professional tennis player who achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 52 on 30 January 2023. She had an impressive junior career, winning the 2017 Wimbledon girls’ singles title and finishing as a runner-up at the French Open. Liu also won the Grand Slam doubles title at Wimbledon with Usue Arconada in 2016. She was ranked world No. 1 in the junior rankings in 2017. Since turning professional, Liu has won one singles title and one doubles title on the WTA Challenger Tour and a further six titles in singles and one doubles title in tournaments of the ITF Women’s Circuit.
Who is Claire Liu?
Claire Liu first opened her eyes on May 25, 2000 in Thousand Oaks, United States. She is the daughter of Chinese immigrants Wen Liu and Longbin Liu. She has one sibling, a sister called Eleanor Liu.
Liu’s tennis career began when she was very young. She participated in the junior career and had really impressive stats. In 2016, she won a junior Grand Slam doubles title at Wimbledon with partner Usue Arconada.
Among her peers, she was ranked world No. 1 in junior rankings, after winning the Wimbledon girls’ singles title, and finishing runner-up at the French Open. Throughout the years, she had solid all round performances which gained her international recognition.
In 2015, Liu qualified and made her debut in the Grand Slam. A few months later, she won her first professional title at the an Orlando clay-court tournament on the ITF Women’s Circuit. At age 14, she became the youngest tennis player since Anna Kournikova in 1996 to win a professional tournament.
Liu made her US Open debut after being granted a wildcard into the tournament. In her first two matches, she defeated Verónica Cepede Royg and ninth seed Jana Čepelová, before bowing out after a loss to 26th seed, Alexandra Panova in the final round.
In 2017, Liu granted a wildcard into the qualifying for the US Open, coming off the back of winning two ITF tournaments. She beat three opponents in the qualifying round and earned a spot in the singles main draw of the Grand Slam for the first time.
At the tournament, she lost in the first round, in straight sets to Duan Yingying. Also in the doubles main draw. Liu and her partner Taylor Johnson bowed out in the first round of the US Open.
After losing out in the first round of the Grand Slam, Liu made a comeback at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships. She won all her qualifying matches, reached the second round, where she lost to eventual winner Angelique Kerber.
Liu has won one singles title and one doubles title on the WTA Challenger Tour as well as six titles in singles and one doubles title in tournaments of the ITF Women’s Circuit. She also made her maiden WTA Tour final in Rabat losing to first-time WTA tournament finalist Martina Trevisan in 2022.
Claire Liu Age, Height and Weight
Claire Liu was born on May 25, 2000 in Thousand Oaks, United States. She is currently 23 years old (as of 2023). She stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall (1.70 m) and weighs in at 137 pounds (62 kg).
Claire Liu Nationality and Ethnicity
Claire Liu was birthed in Thousand Oaks, United States to Chinese parents. She is an American by nationality and of Chinese descent. Her ethnicity is not known at the moment. We’ll provide updates as soon as possible.
What is Claire Liu’s profession?
Claire Liu is an American professional tennis player. Since turning pro, the Thousand Oaks-born has reached the second round in Grand Slam singles in the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.
What is Claire Liu’s current world ranking?
According to WTA rankings, Claire Liu’s current world ranking in singles is No. 110 as of February 26, 2024. Her career best singles ranking is world No. 52, which was achieved on January 30, 2023.
Claire Liu Parents
Claire Liu’s parents are Wen Liu and Longbin Liu. They are Chinese people who immigrated to the United States. Liu’s parents are both skilled scientist, as per online sources.
Claire Liu Siblings
Does Claire Liu have siblings? As of now, Claire Liu’s only known sibling is her sister Eleanor Liu. Be rest assured, we’ll provide updates as soon as any new development arises to this effect,
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Claire Liu Husband
Who is Claire Liu married to? Claire Liu is unmarried. She is currently single and not dating anyone. Also, there has not been any information regarding any previous relationship(s) she has been involved in. Should the American decide to start a relationship and share updates, we’ll be quick to let you know.
Claire Liu Children
Does Claire Liu have children? Claire Liu is not yet a mother. She does not have any children. Her focus is centered around her tennis career and working hard to reach the top of the list as one of the best.
Claire Liu Net Worth
Claire Liu is an American professional tennis player who has amassed a net worth estimated at US$7 million as of 2023, according to CAknowledge, The 23 year-old primarily earns her million from her tennis career and lucrative brand endorsement deals.
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