Aliaksandra Sasnovich
Tennis player, Australian Open participant
Competed on the WTA Tour and achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 30 in January 2020. Played in several Grand Slam tournaments and reached the third round at the Australian Open in 2018. Won one WTA title at the 2017 WTA Elite Trophy.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 30
Reached the third round at the Australian Open in 2018
Won the 2017 WTA Elite Trophy
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