Andrea Petkovic
German tennis player and Grand Slam contender
Born
September 9th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Born in 1987, a professional tennis player from Germany, achieved significant success on the WTA tour. Gained prominence in the early 2010s, reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 9. Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with her best performance being a semi-final appearance at the French Open in 2014. Known for strong baseline play and resilience on the court, secured multiple titles during her career, representing Germany in several Fed Cup competitions.
Reached French Open semi-finals in 2014
Achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 9
Won three WTA singles titles
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