Alona Bondarenko

Ukrainian tennis player and Grand Slam doubles champion

Alona Bondarenko - Ukrainian tennis player and Grand Slam doubles champion
Born

August 13th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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A professional tennis player from Ukraine, achieved significant success in doubles competition. Bondarenko earned a Grand Slam title at the 2008 Australian Open, partnering with her sister, Kateryna Bondarenko. Throughout the career, reached a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 19 and competed in various prestigious tournaments on the WTA Tour. Participated in the Fed Cup representing Ukraine, contributing to the national team's efforts in the competition.

Won the 2008 Australian Open doubles title

Reached a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 19

Represented Ukraine in the Fed Cup

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