Yulia Putintseva
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Age 31 | 1.63 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2009 | Coach: Matteo Donati
WTA rank
#79
Current setup
Babolat Pure Drive, RPM Blast
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026Playing style & technique
Play style
Counter-Puncher
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
3
Career W-L
466–362
Win rate
56.3%
Career high
#20
Prize money
$10.1M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
R2 '13 '17 '18 '19 '23
Roland Garros
QF '16 '18
Wimbledon
R1 '13 '17 '22 '23 '25 '26
US Open
QF '20
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R4 | R2 | R1 | R2 |
| 2025 | R3 | R3 | R1 | R2 |
| 2024 | R1 | R2 | R4 | R3 |
| 2023 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R1 |
| 2022 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 |
| 2021 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R1 |
| 2020 | R3 | R2 | – | QF |
| 2019 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R3 |
| 2018 | R2 | QF | R2 | R1 |
| 2017 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 |
| 2016 | R3 | QF | R2 | R2 |
| 2015 | R1 | R2 | R2 | R1 |
| 2014 | R1 | Q3 | – | Q2 |
| 2013 | R2 | R2 | R1 | – |
| 2012 | – | Q2 | – | Q1 |
Similar players: counter-punchers
Kit and sponsors
Racquet BabolatShoes Asics❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Yulia Putintseva plays with the Pure Drive racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Babolat players on the WTA equipment list.
Yulia Putintseva uses Babolat RPM Blast — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Yulia Putintseva's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Yulia Putintseva wears Asics on the WTA Tour.
Yulia Putintseva's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The Pure Drive is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try Babolat RPM Blast at 21–24 kg (46–53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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