Martina Gledacheva
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BulgariaPlovdiv, Bulgaria
 Gledacheva in Rome, 2008 | |
| Full name | Martina Svetozarova Gledacheva |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Bulgaria |
| Residence | Rome, Italy |
| Born | 12 March 1991 Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Turned pro | 2008 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $30,193 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 107–91 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 399 (12 September 2011) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 40–52 |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 502 (9 May 2011) |
Martina Svetozarova Gledacheva (Bulgarian: Мартина Светозарова Гледачева; born 12 March 1991) is a former tennis player from Bulgaria.[1]
In 2006, she was ranked fifth in the European Tennis Association under-16 rankings. In the same year, she became the Bulgarian national champion for girls under 18, winning four singles and five doubles titles in international tournaments under the age of 16. For these successes, she was named the most progressive tennis player by the Bulgarian Tennis Federation. [2]
Gledacheva was a part of the Bulgarian National Team U14, U16 and U18, and took part in Federation Cup for Bulgaria. She was a national champion U16 and U18, and was ranked #2 in Europe U16.[3]
In September 2011, she reached her career-high singles ranking of world No. 399. In May 2011, she peaked at No. 502 in the doubles rankings. In May 2012, Gledacheva played her last match on the ITF Circuit in Florence, Italy. [4]
She then attended Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, where she competed in Division 2. During her collegiate tennis career at Lynn University, Gledacheva excelled in both singles and doubles play. As a junior, she achieved a 17-3 singles record and went undefeated at No. 4 singles, while also earning SSC Commissioner Honor Roll and ITA Scholar-Athlete honors.
In her sophomore year, she was named to the All-SSC Second Team in singles, posted a 22-4 doubles record, and went on a 20-match unbeaten streak. As a freshman, she recorded a 19-4 singles record and played a pivotal role in Lynn’s NCAA National Championship return. Throughout her career, she earned multiple academic and athletic accolades, including SSC Commissioner Honor Roll recognition each year. [5] Gledacheva ultimately graduated with a BSc in International Finance and an MBA before returning to Bulgaria.
In 2020, she married Joseph Harari. In 2024 she graduated as a certified tennis coach by the Bulgarian Tennis Federation.[6]
As of 2025, Gledacheva lives in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and works as a tennis coach.[7]
