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Oleksandra Oliynykova

Oleksandra Denysivna Oliynykova is a Ukrainian professional tennis player born in Kyiv on 3 January 2001.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Oleksandra Denysivna Oliynykova is a Ukrainian professional tennis player born in Kyiv on 3 January 2001. She has won three WTA 125 singles titles and ten ITF singles titles, and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 45 in July 2026. She represented Croatia from 2017 to 2022 before competing for Ukraine from 2022 onward.

Early life and background

Oliynykova was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 3 January 2001. Sources identify her as right-handed and note that she later represented Croatia before switching to Ukraine in 2022.

Professional career

Oliynykova turned professional in 2017 and spent much of her early career on the ITF Women's Circuit. By 2026, she had accumulated multiple ITF titles and three WTA 125 singles titles.

Rankings and results

Her singles ranking rose into the top 100 in 2025 and reached a career-high No. 45 in July 2026. She has also reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 663.

Tour representation

Her sports nationality is listed as Croatia from 2017 to 2022 and Ukraine from 2022 onward. This change is reflected in tennis databases and profile pages.

Key facts

  • Oleksandra Oliynykova is a Ukrainian professional tennis player born in Kyiv on 3 January 2001.
  • She turned professional in 2017 and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 45 in July 2026.
  • She has won three WTA 125 singles titles, ten ITF singles titles, and two ITF doubles titles.
  • She represented Croatia from 2017 to 2022 and Ukraine from 2022 onward.
  • She is right-handed.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Oleksandra Oliynykova?
She is a Ukrainian professional tennis player born in Kyiv on 3 January 2001.
What is her career-high ranking?
Her career-high singles ranking is world No. 45, reached in July 2026.
How many titles has she won?
She has won three WTA 125 singles titles, ten ITF singles titles, and two ITF doubles titles.
What country does she represent?
She represented Croatia from 2017 to 2022 and Ukraine from 2022 onward.
What hand does she play with?
She is right-handed.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksandra_Oliynykova
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, sport, career-high rankings, titles, and country representation.
  2. WTA Tennishttps://www.wtatennis.com/players/327182/oleksandra-oliynykova
    Supports: Birthplace, birthday, coaching/family note, and 2025-2026 career progress including titles and top-100 debut.
  3. Australian Openhttps://www.ausopen.com/players/ukraine/oleksandra-oliynykova
    Supports: Age, right-handed playing hand, nationality, ranking, and career earnings.
  4. Wikipedia (German)https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksandra_Olijnykowa
    Supports: Birth date, country representation, titles, and career-high singles ranking.