Anhelina Kalinina

Ukrainian tennis player, top WTA rank.

Anhelina Kalinina - Ukrainian tennis player, top WTA rank.
Born

February 7th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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Born in Ukraine, achieved success as a professional tennis player. Competed on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour, showcasing skills in singles and doubles tournaments. Reached a career-high WTA singles ranking, contributing to the representation of Ukrainian players in international tennis. Participated in various Grand Slam events, showcasing talent on a global stage.

Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of 33

Reached the third round of the French Open in 2022

Won multiple ITF titles in singles and doubles

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