Christina McHale

McHale kicked off her 2020 season at the ASB Classic. She lost in the second round to top seed and eventual champion, Serena Williams. Entering the Hobart International main draw after coming through qualifying, McHale was defeated in the first round by top seed Elise Mertens. At the Australian Open, McHale lost in the first round to thirteenth seed Petra Martić.

This table is current through the 2020 Mexican Open.

McHale began her 2018 season at the ASB Classic. She lost in the first round to Taylor Townsend. Playing in Sydney at the Sydney International, McHale retired from her first round of qualifying match against Kateryna Bondarenko. At the Australian Open, McHale was defeated in the first round by Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

Known for an aggressive baseline game, McHale has been recognized by The New York Times for her "booming" groundstrokes and fast footwork. She has reached the third round of all four Grand Slam tournaments, and has represented the United States in Fed Cup and Olympic competitions. In September 2016, McHale won her first WTA title at the Japan Women's Open.

McHale started her 2016 season at the ASB Classic. She lost in the second round to third seed Caroline Wozniacki. In Hobart at the Hobart International, McHale was defeated in the first round by fourth seed Monica Niculescu. However, she won her first WTA doubles title with Han Xinyun defeating Kimberly Birrell/Jarmila Wolfe in the final. At the Australian Open, McHale fell in her first-round match to fourth seed Agnieszka Radwańska.

An aggressive baseliner, McHale is noted for her powerful forehand groundstrokes, as well as for her speed around the court. During her second-round match at Wimbledon in 2016, Eurosport commended McHale for displaying "superb court coverage". The New York Times has noted McHale's "booming" groundstrokes as one of her primary strengths.

McHale commenced her 2014 season at the ASB Classic. She lost in the first round to Garbiñe Muguruza. Getting through qualifying at the Apia International Sydney, McHale was defeated in the second round by second seed Petra Kvitová. At the Australian Open, McHale lost in the second round to tenth seed Caroline Wozniacki.

In February, McHale played in the Fed Cup tie against Belarus. She won both of her matches over Anastasiya Yakimova and Darya Kustova. In the end, the USA defeated Belarus 5–0. At the Open GDF Suez, McHale reached the second round where she lost to Yanina Wickmayer. Playing in Qatar at the Qatar Total Open, McHale reached the quarterfinal where she was defeated by fourth seed Agnieszka Radwańska. Seeded thirty-second at the BNP Paribas Open, McHale got a bye to the second round. She won her second-round match over Elena Vesnina. In the third round, she stunned third seed Petra Kvitová. McHale's run came to an end when she lost in the fourth round to eighteenth seed Angelique Kerber. McHale wrapped up March by playing at the Sony Ericsson Open. She was defeated in the second round by twenty-ninth seed Petra Cetkovská.

McHale started her clay-court season in Charleston at the Family Circle Cup. Seeded eleventh, she lost in the first round to Aleksandra Wozniak. She was then selected for the Fed Cup World Group Tie in Kharkiv, Ukraine. McHale won both of her rubbers over Lesia Tsurenko and Elina Svitolina. The USA went on to defeat Ukraine 5–0. At the Mutua Madrid Open, McHale was defeated in the second round by fifth seed Sam Stosur. In Rome at the Italian Open, McHale lost in the second round to second seed, defending champion, and eventual champion Maria Sharapova. At the Brussels Open, McHale was defeated in the first round by fourth seed Dominika Cibulková. Competing in Paris at the French Open, McHale won her first two rounds over qualifiers Kiki Bertens and Lauren Davis. She lost in the third round to seventh seed and defending champion Li Na.

McHale started her 2013 season at the ASB Classic. Seeded seventh, she lost in the opening round to Pauline Parmentier. At the Apia International Sydney, McHale was defeated in the first round by fourth seed Li Na. McHale's slump continued at the Australian Open where she fell in the first round to Yulia Putintseva.

McHale began her preparation for the US Open at the Bank of the West Classic. She was defeated in the first round by seventh seed Urszula Radwańska. In Washington, D.C. at the Citi Open, McHale lost in the first round to seventh seed, defending champion, and eventual champion Magdaléna Rybáriková. At the Rogers Cup, McHale was defeated in the first round of qualifying by Julia Glushko. In Ohio at the Western & Southern Open, McHale lost in the first round of qualifying to Lourdes Domínguez Lino. At the US Open, McHale won her first two rounds over Julia Görges and Elina Svitolina. In the third round, she faced thirteenth seed, Ana Ivanovic. After winning the first set, she served for the match at 5–4 up in the second set but was broken, and ultimately lost the match in three sets. Despite the loss, she earned praise for her fighting performance against the former world No. 1.

McHale started her grass-court season at the Aegon Open Nottingham. She was defeated in the second round by top seed Agnieszka Radwańska. At the Aegon Classic, McHale lost in the third round to Kateřina Siniaková. Coming through the qualifying rounds at the Aegon International, McHale was defeated in the first round by Camila Giorgi. At the Wimbledon Championships, McHale lost in the second round to eighteenth seed and 2013 finalist Sabine Lisicki.

McHale began the year at the Brisbane International. She beat Sara Errani in her first-round match. She lost in the second round to eventual finalist Alizé Cornet. Qualifying for the Apia International Sydney, McHale was defeated in the second round by second seed, 2013 champion, and eventual finalist Agnieszka Radwańska. At the Australian Open, McHale lost in the first round to Kristína Kučová.

As the top seed at the first edition of the Oracle Challenger Series – Newport Beach, McHale lost in the first round to compatriot Jamie Loeb. At the Qatar Total Open in Doha, McHale was defeated in the final round of qualifying by Bernarda Pera. In Dubai at the Dubai Tennis Championships, McHale lost in the second round of qualifying to Sam Stosur. At the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, McHale was defeated in the first round by fifth seed Irina-Camelia Begu. Competing in California at the BNP Paribas Open, McHale lost in the first round to Kateřina Siniaková. At the Miami Open, McHale was defeated in the third round by third seed Garbiñe Muguruza.

Playing in Newport Beach at the Oracle Challenger Series – Newport Beach, McHale fell in the third round to second seed Tatjana Maria. At the Dow Tennis Classic, Mchale was defeated in her quarterfinal match by fourth seed and eventual finalist Jessica Pegula. Coming through qualifying at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, McHale reached the second round where she lost to third seed Donna Vekić. McHale qualified for the BNP Paribas Open beating Fanny Stollár and Vera Zvonareva. In the main draw, she beat thirtieth seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in her second-round match. She was defeated in the third round by compatriot and former world number one Venus Williams. At the Miami Open, McHale lost in the first round of qualifying to Mandy Minella. In Mexico at the Monterrey Open, McHale was defeated in the first round of qualifying by Kristína Kučová.

Seeded twelfth at the Oracle Challenger Series – New Haven, McHale was defeated in the third round by seventh seed and eventual champion Anna Blinkova. At the Japan Women's Open, McHale lost in the second round to second seed Veronika Kudermetova. Coming through qualifying at the Wuhan Open, McHale was defeated in the second round by Dayana Yastremska. In Beijing at the China Open, McHale came through qualifying. She beat two-time champion, Svetlana Kuznetsova, in the first round. She lost in the second round to sixteenth seed Caroline Wozniacki. McHale played her final tournament of the season at the Tianjin Open. She was defeated in the first round by eighth seed Magda Linette.

Seeded third at the Oracle Challenger Series – Newport Beach, McHale reached the quarterfinal where she was defeated by sixth seed and eventual finalist Stefanie Vögele. In Mexico at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, McHale lost her quarterfinal match to seventh seed and eventual champion Heather Watson. Seeded twelfth at the Oracle Challenger Series – Indian Wells, McHale was defeated in the second round by Barbara Haas.

Only main-draw results in WTA Tour, Grand Slam tournaments and Olympic Games are included in win–loss records.

McHale kicked off her 2012 season at the ASB Classic in Auckland. She lost in the second round to third seed Svetlana Kuznetsova. At the Australian Open, McHale upset twenty-fourth seed Lucie Šafářová in the first round. She won her second-round match against Marina Erakovic. She was defeated in her third-round match by thirteenth seed Jelena Janković.

McHale started her grass-court season at the Aegon Open Nottingham. She lost in the second round to Maria Sakkari. At the Aegon Classic Birmingham, McHale was defeated in the first round by CoCo Vandeweghe. McHale retired from her first-round match at the Aegon International Eastbourne against qualifier Duan Yingying. At the Wimbledon Championships, McHale fell in the second round to ninth seed and 2012 finalist Agnieszka Radwańska.

McHale started her 2010 season by playing at a 25k ITF tournament in Plantation, Florida. Seeded seventh, she lost in her quarterfinal match to top seed Maret Ani. At the 25k ITF tournament in Lutz, Florida, McHale reached the quarterfinal round where she was defeated by qualifier Florencia Molinero.

McHale began her clay-court season at the J&T Banka Prague Open. She was defeated in the first round by qualifier Beatriz Haddad Maia. In Madrid at the Mutua Madrid Open, McHale lost in the first round to Spanish wildcard Lara Arruabarrena. Playing in Rome at the Italian Open, McHale was defeated in the first round by three-time champion Maria Sharapova. At the Internationaux de Strasbourg, McHale lost in the second round to fourth seed Carla Suárez Navarro. McHale was defeated in the first round at the French Open by eighth seed and 2009 champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.

McHale started her preparation for the French Open at the Family Circle Cup. She advanced to the quarterfinals after victories over qualifier Heather Watson, eighth seed Alisa Kleybanova, and tenth seed Daniela Hantuchová. She lost in her quarterfinal match to third seed and 2007 champion Jelena Janković. During the Fed Cup tie against Germany, McHale lost both of her rubbers to Andrea Petkovic and Sabine Lisicki. Germany ended up winning the tie over the USA 5-0. Getting past qualifying at the Italian Open, McHale was defeated in the second round by second seed Francesca Schiavone. In Strasbourg at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, McHale lost in the final round of qualifying to Ahsha Rolle; however, she still entered the main draw but as a lucky loser. She was defeated in the first round by qualifier Mirjana Lučić. At the French Open, McHale lost in a first-round thriller to Sara Errani.

Competing at the 25k tournament in Szczecin, Poland, McHale advanced to the semifinal round where she was defeated by Stephanie Gehrlein. Seeded fourth at the 10k ITF tournament in Alkmaar, McHale lost in her quarterfinal match to qualifier Laura Pous Tió. Coming through qualifying at the Odlum Brown Vancouver Open, McHale was defeated in the first round by Olga Puchkova. Playing in Connecticut at the Pilot Pen Tennis, McHale lost in the first round of qualifying to Yanina Wickmayer. Entering as a wildcard at the US Open, McHale won her first Grand Slam match by beating Polona Hercog in the first round. She was defeated in the second round by twenty-ninth seed, former world number one, and 2006 champion Maria Sharapova.

Christina is the daughter of John and Margarita McHale. Her father John is an Irish American, while her mother Margarita was born in Cuba. She resided at 56 Locust Avenue in Dumont, New Jersey until she was three years old. Her family lived in Hong Kong from the time she was three until she was eight, and she speaks a degree of Mandarin Chinese, along with fluent Spanish. In 2000, the McHale family returned to the United States and bought a home for $720,000 in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. In June 2006, she graduated from Upper School of the Englewood Cliffs Public Schools as the eighth-grade valedictorian.

Christina Marietta McHale (born May 11, 1992) is an American tennis player. Her highest-ever WTA rankings are No. 24 in singles and No. 35 in doubles.