Aliona Bolsova

Tennis player, French Open participant

Aliona Bolsova - Tennis player, French Open participant
Born

November 6th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Competed professionally in tennis, representing both Spain and Moldova. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 83 in the WTA rankings. Reached the third round of the French Open in 2019, showcasing a strong performance on clay courts. Won multiple titles on the ITF circuit, establishing a solid foundation for a professional career in tennis.

Reached third round at French Open 2019

Achieved career-high WTA ranking of No. 83

Won several ITF titles

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