Karolina Pliskova
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic | Age 34 | 1.86 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2009 | Coach: ลฝeljko Krajan
WTA rank
#45
Current setup
Babolat Pure Drive, VS Touch, 30 kg
Equipment 2025โ26
Checked 2 Sep 2026Shoes
Adidas
Clothing
Adidas
Sponsor
String tension
30.0 kg / 66.1 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Pliskova Suggested club range 22โ25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- VS Touch at 22โ25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
17
Career W-L
641โ372
Win rate
63.3%
Career high
#1
Prize money
$26.8M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
SF '19
Roland Garros
SF '17
Wimbledon
F '21
US Open
F '16
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R3 | Q2 | R2 | R2 |
| 2024 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2023 | QF | R1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2022 | โ | R2 | R2 | QF |
| 2021 | R3 | R2 | F | QF |
| 2020 | R3 | R2 | โ | R2 |
| 2019 | SF | R3 | R4 | R4 |
| 2018 | QF | R3 | R4 | QF |
| 2017 | QF | SF | R2 | QF |
| 2016 | R3 | R1 | R2 | F |
| 2015 | R3 | R2 | R2 | R1 |
| 2014 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R3 |
| 2013 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R1 |
| 2012 | Q1 | R1 | R1 | Q2 |
| 2011 | Q1 | Q2 | โ | Q1 |
| 2010 | โ | โ | Q1 | Q1 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet BabolatShoes AdidasClothing Adidasโ
Frequently Asked Questions
Karolina Pliskova plays with the Pure Drive racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame โ specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Babolat players on the WTA equipment list.
Karolina Pliskova uses Babolat VS Touch โ a natural gut setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Karolina Pliskova strings at 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs). This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Karolina Pliskova wears Adidas on the WTA Tour.
Karolina Pliskova's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The Pure Drive is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Babolat VS Touch or a similar string, aim for 22โ25 kg (48โ55 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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