Sofia Costoulas
| Country (sports) | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 2005 Genk, Belgium |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | US $140,472 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 156–100 |
| Career titles | 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 184 (16 June 2025) |
| Current ranking | No. 184 (16 June 2025) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | Q2 (2025) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2025) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 66–47 |
| Career titles | 3 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 229 (25 September 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 489 (16 June 2025) |
| Last updated on: 16 June 2025. | |
Sofia Costoulas (Greek: Κωστούλα, romanized: Kostoula; born 2 April 2005) is a Belgian professional tennis player. She has career-high rankings of No. 184 in singles, achieved on 16 June 2025, and No. 102 in doubles, achieved on 26 May 2025.
Early life
Costoulas was born in Genk to a Greek-Congolese father and a Belgian mother.[1] Her father was a professional footballer who played for Sint-Truidense V.V., K. Patro Eisden Maasmechelen, and C.S. Visé.[2] She began playing tennis at the age of four. She trained at her local club in Genk, the Kim Clijsters Academy, and the Justine Henin Academy.[1][2]
Junior career
In July 2021, she and Laura Hietaranta reached the girls' doubles final of Wimbledon, but lost to Kristina Dmitruk and Diana Shnaider.[3] In September 2021, she reached the girls' singles third round of the US Open.[4]
In January 2022, she won the J1 Traralgon Tennis International, defeating Kayla Cross in the final.[4] Later that month, she reached the girls' singles final of the Australian Open, but lost to Petra Marčinko.[5][6] In April 2022, she won back-to-back J1 titles in Vrsar and Plovdiv.[1] The following month, she also won the JA International HTV Junior Open in Offenbach am Main.[7]
Professional career
In December 2021, she reached back-to-back W15 finals in Monastir.[8] In February 2022, she reached the semifinals of the W25 Copa Banco in Guayaquil.[1] In October 2022, she won her first professional doubles title at the W25 tournament in Hua Hin, partnering Punnin Kovapitukted.[9][10]
In April 2025, she won her biggest title to-date at the W75 Ladies Open Calvi Eaux de Zilia, defeating Tessah Andrianjafitrimo in the final.[11] The following month, she reached the second round of the qualifying competition of the French Open, but ultimately failed to advance into the main draw.[12]
Grand Slam singles performance timeline
| W | F | SF | QF | #R | RR | Q# | P# | DNQ | A | Z# | PO | G | S | B | NMS | NTI | P | NH |
| Tournament | 2025 | SR | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 |
| French Open | Q2 | 0 / 0 | 0–0 |
| Wimbledon | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | |
| US Open | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | |
| Win–loss | 0 / 0 | 0–0 |
ITF Circuit finals
Singles: 11 (4 titles, 7 runner-ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Feb 2021 | ITF Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | W15 | Hard | Magali Kempen | 3–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 0–2 | Dec 2021 | ITF Monastir, Tunisia | W15 | Hard | Eudice Chong | 6–3, 4–6, 6–7(5) |
| Loss | 0–3 | Jan 2022 | ITF Monastir, Tunisia | W15 | Hard | Akvilė Paražinskaitė | 5–7, 2–6 |
| Loss | 0–4 | Jun 2022 | ITF Gurugram, India | W25 | Hard | Karman Thandi | 4–6, 6–2, 1–6 |
| Win | 1–4 | May 2023 | ITF Feld am See, Austria | W25 | Clay | Lara Salden | 6–3, 6–1 |
| Loss | 1–5 | Nov 2023 | ITF Limassol, Cyprus | W25 | Hard | Hanne Vandewinkel | 2–6, 6–4, 4–6 |
| Win | 2–5 | Dec 2023 | ITF Limassol, Cyprus | W25 | Hard | Silvia Ambrosio | 6–1, 6–3 |
| Loss | 2–6 | May 2024 | ITF Klagenfurt, Austria | W35 | Clay | Marie Benoît | 1–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 3–6 | Mar 2025 | ITF Helsinki, Finland | W35 | Hard (i) | Lily Miyazaki | 6–3, 7–5 |
| Win | 4–6 | Apr 2025 | ITF Calvi, France | W75 | Hard | Tessah Andrianjafitrimo | 7–5, 6–1 |
| Loss | 4–7 | May 2025 | ITF Otočec, Slovenia | W50 | Clay | Amarissa Tóth | 3–6, 3–6 |
Doubles: 11 (3 titles, 8 runner-ups)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–0 | Feb 2022 | ITF Monastir, Tunisia | W15 | Hard | Clervie Ngounoue | Kristina Dmitruk Maria Sholokhova |
6–3, 2–6, [5–10] |
| Win | 1–1 | Oct 2022 | ITF Hua Hin, Thailand | W25 | Hard | Punnin Kovapitukted | Risa Ushijima Wi Hwi-won |
6–1, 6–2 |
| Loss | 1–2 | Mar 2023 | ITF Pretoria, South Africa | W60 | Hard | Dalila Spiteri | Mai Hontama Alice Tubello |
3–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 1–3 | May 2023 | ITF Feld am See, Austria | W25 | Clay | Kayla Cross | Denisa Hindová Chiara Scholl |
2–6, 0–6 |
| Win | 2–3 | Jun 2023 | ITF Troisdorf, Germany | W25 | Clay | Lara Salden | Chiara Scholl Tilwith Di Girolami |
7–6(4), 6–4 |
| Win | 3–3 | Jun 2023 | ITF Tainan, Taiwan | W25 | Clay | Li Yu-yun | Lee Ya-hsin Lee Ya-hsuan |
6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 3–4 | Jul 2023 | ITF Corroios, Portugal | W25 | Hard | Lulu Sun | Talia Gibson Petra Hule |
3–6, 6–3, [6–10] |
| Loss | 3–5 | Sep 2023 | ITF Leiria, Portugal | W25 | Hard | Jenny Dürst | Francisca Jorge Matilde Jorge |
5–7, 6–7(5) |
| Loss | 3–6 | Feb 2024 | ITF Pretoria, South Africa | W50 | Hard | Hanne Vandewinkel | Lina Glushko Gabriela Knutson |
6–7(5), 6–7(4) |
| Loss | 3–7 | Mar 2025 | ITF Solarino, Italy | W35 | Carpet | Katharina Hobgarski | Viktória Hrunčáková Katarína Kužmová |
7–6(4), 4–6, [5–10] |
| Loss | 3–8 | Mar 2025 | Open Nantes Atlantique, France | W50 | Hard (i) | Talia Gibson | Martyna Kubka Lisa Zaar |
3–6, 2–6 |
Junior Grand Slam tournament finals
Girls' singles: 1 (runner-up)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2022 | Australian Open | Hard | Petra Marčinko | 5–7, 1–6 |
Girls' doubles: 1 (runner-up)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2021 | Wimbledon | Grass | Laura Hietaranta | Kristina Dmitruk Diana Shnaider |
1–6, 2–6 |
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d McLean, Ross (26 April 2022). "Costoulas: I saw her on TV and instantly asked my parents for a racket". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b Hanquet, Christine (27 January 2020). "La Belge Sofia Costoulas, 14 ans, apprend son futur métier de joueuse, à l'Australian Open". RTBF (in French). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ McLean, Ross (11 July 2021). "Spanish eyes smile as Mintegi Del Olmo makes history at Wimbledon". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b McLean, Ross (20 January 2022). "'I've allowed myself to dream': Traralgon champs eye Aussie Open glory". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Van Genechten, Vincent (28 January 2022). "Nieuw Belgisch toptalent in aantocht? Sofia Costoulas plaatst zich makkelijk voor finale junioren op Australian Open". Het Nieuwsblad (in Flemish). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ McLean, Ross (29 January 2022). "'A memory that'll last forever': Marcinko wins Aus Open girls' title". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ McLean, Ross (3 May 2022). "Costoulas and Nicod seal maiden Grade A triumphs at Offenbach". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ McLean, Ross (28 January 2022). "'I was shaking': Marcinko and Costoulas set for Australian Open final". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ De Pauw, Jeroen (15 October 2022). "17-jarig Belgisch tennistalent Sofia Costoulas wint in Thailand haar eerste proftoernooi". Gazet van Antwerpen (in Flemish). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Devilez, Alice (15 October 2022). "Sofia Costoulas remporte le double à Hua Hin, son premier titre chez les seniors". RTBF (in French). Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Tennis: Sofia Costoulas remporte l'Open Ladies de Calvi". Corse-Matin (in French). 20 April 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Verstrepen, Christophe (17 June 2025). "Avant sa première à Roland-Garros, Sofia Costoulas se remémore un mauvais souvenir : "Cette star de l'époque m'avait refusé un autographe"". La DH Les Sports+ (in French). Retrieved 17 June 2025.