Anna Karolína Schmiedlová
Tennis player with WTA tour titles
Born
September 13th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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A prominent Slovak tennis player who achieved significant success in women's singles and doubles on the WTA tour. Made her breakthrough by winning her first WTA title at the 2015 Malaysian Open, establishing herself within the top ranks of professional tennis. Competed in major tournaments including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Represented Slovakia in international competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts in the Fed Cup.
Winning the 2015 Malaysian Open
Reaching the second round of multiple Grand Slam tournaments
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