Anna-Lena Friedsam
German tennis player with WTA titles
Born
February 1st, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Achieved professional status in tennis in 2012. Competed in various WTA tours and Grand Slam tournaments. Notably reached the quarterfinals of the 2016 Australian Open in women's doubles. Secured the WTA championship title in 2015 at the 125K Series event in Aegon Ilkley. Played for Germany in the Fed Cup.
Reached quarterfinals at 2016 Australian Open (doubles)
Won 2015 WTA title at Aegon Ilkley
Represented Germany in Fed Cup
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