Alison Riske-Amritraj
Tennis player with WTA titles
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Athletes & Sports Figures
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United States
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Born in 1990, this American tennis player achieved significant success on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour. Riske-Amritraj turned professional in 2009 and established a reputation for her strong baseline game and competitive spirit. She gained recognition for her performance in various Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the round of 16 at Wimbledon in 2019 and the US Open in 2020. Throughout her career, she captured multiple WTA titles, contributing to her status in the sport.
Won WTA titles at 2019 Shanghai and 2021 Bogota
Reached the fourth round at Wimbledon 2019
Reached the fourth round at US Open 2020
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