Hailey Baptiste
🇺🇸 USA | Age 24 | 1.7 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2018 | Coach: Will Woodall
WTA rank
#45
Current setup
Wilson Blade 98, ALU Power, 24 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 3 Aug 2026Shoes
Nike
Clothing
Nike
Sponsor
String tension
24.0 kg / 52.9 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Baptiste Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- ALU Power at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
0
Career W-L
225–158
Win rate
58.7%
Career high
#25
Prize money
$3.1M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q2 '20 '21
Roland Garros
R2 '21 '24 '26
Wimbledon
Q2 '24
US Open
Q2 '19
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R3 | R2 | – | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R4 | R3 | R2 |
| 2024 | Q3 | R2 | Q2 | Q3 |
| 2023 | Q1 | – | – | Q1 |
| 2022 | R2 | R1 | – | Q1 |
| 2021 | Q2 | R2 | – | R1 |
| 2020 | Q2 | – | – | R1 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | Q2 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet WilsonShoes NikeClothing Nike❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Hailey Baptiste plays with the Blade 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Wilson players on the WTA equipment list.
Hailey Baptiste uses Luxilon ALU Power — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Hailey Baptiste strings at 24.0–25.0 kg (52.9–55.1 lbs). This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Hailey Baptiste wears Nike on the WTA Tour.
Hailey Baptiste's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The Blade 98 is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Luxilon ALU Power or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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