Karolina Pliskova only active former no. 1 not to win a Grand Slam

| by Zachary Wimer

Karolina Pliskova has been one of the more successful players in women's tennis for many years, but despite her impressive resume and numerous accolades, she has yet to win a Grand Slam title.

This puts her in a unique position among active players, as she is the only former world number one who has never lifted a Grand Slam trophy. Pliskova rose to prominence in 2016 when she reached the semifinals of the US Open and ascended to the top of the world rankings.

She has since established herself as one of the best players on tour, with a powerful serve and an aggressive playing style that has made her a difficult opponent for any player. Despite her impressive talent, Pliskova has struggled to translate her success into Grand Slam victories.

She has reached the semifinals of a major tournament twice and played the final twice but has never made it past that stage. The Czech player is not the only former world number one to have never won a Grand Slam.

Karolina Pliskova reunites with coach Bajin after less than 5 months
Karolina Pliskova reunites with coach Bajin after less than 5 months

Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina, both retired players, also held the top ranking without winning a major tournament. However, Pliskova is the only active player in this category, which sets her apart from her peers and adds an extra layer of pressure to her quest for a Grand Slam title.

She has consistently been a threat at major tournaments, and it is only a matter of time before she breaks through and captures the Grand Slam title that has eluded her thus far. Until then, she will continue to be one of the most fascinating players to watch in women's tennis, as she strives to achieve the ultimate goal of every professional player: to win a Grand Slam.

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