Anabel Medina Garrigues
Spanish tennis player and doubles champion
Competed professionally in tennis from the early 2000s. Achieved significant success in both singles and doubles formats. Earned a total of 11 WTA singles titles and 24 WTA doubles titles during her career. Represented Spain in numerous international competitions, including the Fed Cup. Contributed to Spain's victory in the Fed Cup in 2008.
Won 11 WTA singles titles
Secured 24 WTA doubles titles
Played for Spain in the Fed Cup
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