Varvara Lepchenko – WTA #169 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Ranked world No. 146 on the WTA Tour, Varvara Lepchenko represents United States as a professional tennis player. She is left-handed. Her career-high ranking is No. 19. She began her professional career in 2000.

The American built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2025. She reached the final at Buenos Aires 125. Additional semifinals at W75 Lexington KY and Oeiras 4 Challenger 125. Record: 29-23. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 17-14, hard 11-6. She won 62% on first serve, saved 54% of break points, and won 46% return pressure points.

Varvara Lepchenko developed through Challenger events in 2024. She reached two finals at W35 Rome and W75 Brescia. Season record: 43-33. Challenger record: 40-28. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 24-16, hard 16-11. She won 56% on second serve return, won 44% return pressure points, and averaged 0.25 double faults per game.

Varvara Lepchenko gained ranking points at Futures level in 2023. She reached two semifinals at W15 Malaga and Barranquilla 125. Record: 24-18. Record on hard in lower tier: 20-14. She won 53% on second serve return, won 43% return pressure points, and won 59% serve pressure points.

2021 proved challenging for Lepchenko. Lepchenko avoided the trouble at just 0.18 double faults per game, stayed composed winning at 62% in pressure situations on serve, and saved as much as 59% of breakpoints faced. At lower-tier events, she won two titles at Charleston 125K and W25 Boca Raton FL. At lower-tier events: 11-3. She converted 54% of break opportunities, averaged 0.18 double faults per game, and won 66% on first serve.

Varvara Lepchenko developed through Challenger events in 2020. She reached the semifinal at W80 Macon GA. Record: 10-8. She converted 46% of break opportunities, won 42% on first serve return, and saved 48% of break points.

Varvara Lepchenko faced difficulties in 2019. Lepchenko controlled serve with just 0.27 double faults per game and converted 47% of break opportunities. At lower-tier events, she reached two quarterfinals at W60 Las Vegas NV and W80 Cagnes Sur Mer. Lower-tier record: 10-11. Record on hard in lower tier: 7-9. She saved 52% of break points, won 41% on first serve return, and converted 47% of break opportunities.

Lepchenko reached a quarterfinal at Quebec City in 2018. Competing on hard: 5-9. She rarely erred with just 0.23 double faults per game, held steady at 44% on second serves, and held steady at 56% breakpoints saved. She captured one title at Macon GA $80K. At lower-tier events: 10-5. Challenger/ITF hard record: 10-5. She saved 52% of break points, averaged 0.19 double faults per game, and won 39% on first serve return.

The American's 2017 season featured a semifinal at Rabat. Hard results: 9-13. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. She maintained pressure winning 49% on second serve delivery, minimized errors with only 0.24 double faults per game, and converted a respectable 47% of breakpoints.

Varvara Lepchenko advanced to quarterfinals at Tokyo, Brisbane, and Nurnberg during 2016. Competing on hard: 10-10. She collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. She held firm saving 57% of breakpoints faced, controlled serve with just 0.25 double faults per game, and managed to score 46% of points when pushed to second serve.

Lepchenko reached semifinals at Brisbane and Stanford in 2015. Hard results: 16-13. Lepchenko avoided the trouble at just 0.33 double faults per game and managed to score 50% of points when pushed to second serve.

The American's 2014 season featured the final at Seoul, advancing to a semifinal at Stanford and two quarterfinals. Competing on hard: 20-12. She collected 5 wins against top-20 opponents. She maintained pressure winning 48% on second serve delivery, put immediate pressure winning 37% against first serves, and converted 46% of break opportunities.

Varvara Lepchenko faced difficulties in 2013. Clay results: 8-6. Hard proved challenging: 7-17.

Varvara Lepchenko reached a semifinal at Seoul plus quarterfinals at Madrid, Memphis, and San Diego in 2012. She reached the top 20 for the first time. Competing on clay: 7-5. On hard: 15-12. She stayed solid at 49% on second serves, saved as much as 59% of breakpoints faced, and converted a respectable 46% of breakpoints.

A tough 2011 season for Lepchenko. She showed mental strength converting 49% of breakpoints, competed well winning 36% on first serve return, and won 55% when opponents went to second serve. She captured one title at Kansas City MO 50K. She also reached the final at Troy AL 50K. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 13-6. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 13-6.

Varvara Lepchenko delivered an impressive 2010 campaign. She won three titles at Phoenix AZ 75K, Grapevine TX 50K, and Las Vegas NV 50K. Additional semifinals at Marseille 100K, Surprise AZ 25K, and Albuquerque NM 75K. Record: 33-15. Challenger record: 29-5. Record on hard in lower tier: 24-3.

2009 proved challenging for Varvara Lepchenko. Clay results: 5-6. She backed the serve up well with 47% on second attempts, showed resilience saving 55% breakpoints when threatened, and converted a respectable 47% of breakpoints. She captured one title at Phoenix AZ 50K. She also reached the final at Cuneo 100K. At lower-tier events: 18-9. Challenger/ITF hard record: 12-7.

Lepchenko developed through Challenger events in 2008. She captured one title at Ashland KY 50K. She also reached finals at Dothan AL 75K and Pittsburgh PA 50K. Record: 30-18. Challenger record: 28-14. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 24-11.

The American accumulated points at Challenger events in 2007. She captured one title at Boston MA 50K. She also reached the final at Ashland KY 50K. Season record: 21-20. Challenger record: 19-10. Record on hard in lower tier: 17-8.

Varvara Lepchenko built ranking on the Challenger tour in 2006. She entered the top 100 for the first time. She won two titles at Allentown PA 25K and College Park MD 75K. She also reached the final at Dothan AL 75K. Record: 22-18. Challenger record: 20-12. Challenger/ITF surface breakdown: clay 6-4, hard 14-8.

Lepchenko developed through Challenger events in 2005. She won two titles at Jackson MS 25K and Allentown PA 25K. She also reached finals at Dothan AL 75K, Tunica Resorts MS 25K, and Charlottesville VA 50K. Season record: 32-14. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 17-5, hard 13-8.

The American accumulated points at Challenger events in 2004. She broke into the top 200. She reached two finals at Houston TX 10K and Allentown PA 25K. Record: 23-16. Record on hard in lower tier: 23-14.

Varvara Lepchenko competed at Futures/ITF level in 2003. She reached the quarterfinal at Miami 10K. Season record: 2-4.

Varvara Lepchenko developed through Futures tournaments in 2002. She reached the final at Harrisonburg 10K. Record: 10-5. Challenger/ITF results on hard: 9-3.