Sharon Fichman

Sharon Fichman (born December 3, 1990) is a Canadian former professional tennis player known for her success in doubles competitions.

Fichman turned professional in after a distinguished junior career, during which she reached a world ranking of No. 5 and won two Junior Grand Slam doubles titles at the 2006 Australian Open and French Open, along with five Canadian national junior titles. She achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 77 in May 2014 and a doubles ranking of No. 21 in January 2022, amassing 27 professional titles overall, including nine singles and 18 doubles victories on the ITF circuit.

Her parents, who are Jewish, emigrated from Romania to Israel in 1982 before settling in Canada in 1989, fleeing the constraints of the Iron Curtain. Fichman has an older brother, Thomas, born in Israel, who also played competitive tennis and resides there.

Fichman's Jewish identity has been a significant aspect of her personal and athletic journey, reinforced by her participation in cultural events like the Maccabiah Games. At age 14, she represented Canada at the 2005 Maccabiah Games in Israel, becoming the youngest athlete ever to win a gold medal for her nation in women's singles, along with a bronze in doubles and a silver in mixed doubles. These achievements highlighted her connection to Jewish heritage and provided early exposure to international competition within a community-focused setting, shaping her sense of cultural belonging and competitive drive.