Anastasia Zakharova

Professional tennis player and competitor

Anastasia Zakharova - Professional tennis player and competitor
Born

January 18th, 2002
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Competed in various international tennis tournaments since early 2020s. Achieved recognition for participation in the Australian Open and other Grand Slam events. Gained status as a rising player within the Women's Tennis Association rankings. Notable for her strong baseline play and strategic shot placement.

Reached the second round of the Australian Open

Won multiple ITF singles titles

Ranked in the top 100 of the WTA

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