Overview
- She rose as high as world No. 16 after adopting a smooth, low-friction backhand rubber with a damping sponge.
- The setup deadens speed and rotation, producing short, disruptive returns that set up her forehand attacks.
- She won all six singles at October’s Team European Championship and twice beat Bernadette Szöcs 3:0.
- She defeated world No. 3 Chen Xingtong in Malmö and held match point against Wang Yidi in the Montpellier final.
- Initially doubted by her club and the national coach, she now earns praise from Tamara Boros and Timo Boll, and she calls the change career‑saving.