Ashleigh Barty
Tennis player and Wimbledon champion
Born
April 24th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian tennis player achieved significant success in the sport. Winning the Wimbledon title in 2021 marked a pinnacle in a career that included a strong presence on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour. Victorious in the French Open in 2019, the player excelled on both hard and clay courts. A previous stint in professional cricket contributed to a well-rounded athletic profile. Transitioning back to tennis, the player quickly rose through the rankings, culminating in securing the world No. 1 spot in 2019.
Winning Wimbledon in 2021
Claiming the French Open title in 2019
Reaching world No. 1 ranking in 2019
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