Vania King

Vania King, hailing from Long Beach, California, is a retired professional tennis player who has achieved remarkable success in both singles and doubles disciplines.

During her career, Vania King attained career high rankings of #50 in singles and #3 in doubles, showcasing her prowess on the court.

A proud moment in her career was in 2010 when she clinched victory at the Wimbledon and US Open Women's Doubles Championships alongside her partner Yaroslava Shvedova, etching her name as the last Asian-American female to win a Grand Slam title.

Noteworthy achievements also include reaching the finals of the 2010 Roland Garros Mixed Doubles Championships and the 2011 US Open Women’s Doubles Championships.

Vania King's trophy cabinet boasts of 1 WTA singles title and an impressive 15 WTA doubles titles, underscoring her exceptional talent in the sport.

Off the courts, Vania King has a keen interest in wildlife travel and bird watching, showcasing her diverse range of passions.

In terms of education, Vania King pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Nonprofit Management with a Concentration in Sport and Social Change from Northeastern University, complementing her tennis background with knowledge in nonprofit management.

Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, highlighting her commitment to academic pursuits alongside her sporting endeavors.

Vania King has been actively involved in various organizations, serving as a Community Development Ambassador at the WTA and as Founder and President of Serving Up Hope, demonstrating her dedication to philanthropic causes.

Her contributions also extend to the Women's Tennis Benefit Association (WTBA) where she served as a WTBA Pension Committee Member and as a Player Council Representative at the WTA, showcasing her leadership skills within the tennis community.