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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