Veronika Miroshnichenko

Veronika Miroshnichenko
Country (sports) Russia
Born (1997-11-19) 19 November 1997 (age 26)
Moscow, Russia
PlaysLeft-handed
CollegeLoyola Marymount
Prize money$64,820
Singles
Career record119–68
Career titles3 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 289 (6 May 2024)
Current rankingNo. 437 (5 August 2024)
Doubles
Career record89–41
Career titles7 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 202 (18 March 2024)
Current rankingNo. 282 (5 August 2024)
Last updated on: 6 August 2024.

Veronika Miroshnichenko (born 19 November 1997) is a Ukrainian tennis player who represents Russia.[1]

Miroshnichenko was born in Moscow to Ukrainian parents but grew up in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine before emigrating to the United States. Due to her birth, she has a Russian passport and was forced to represent the country, however she identifies as Ukrainian and as of 2023, is in the process of changing her passport officially.[2]

She has a career-high singles ranking by the WTA of 289, reached on 6 May 2024. She also has a career-high WTA doubles ranking of 202, achieved on 18 March 2024.[3] Miroshnichenko plays college tennis at Loyola Marymount University.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Russian tennis player commented on winning the tournament in Ukrainian". Obozrevatel.com.
  2. ^ "Aktuálne o Ukrajine". X.com.
  3. ^ "Veronika Miroshnichenko | Player Stats & More – WTA Official". Women's Tennis Association.
  4. ^ "Veronika Miroshnichenko - Women's Tennis". Loyola Marymount University Athletics.
  5. ^ "Russian-born tennis player anxious for family in Ukraine". June 24, 2022.