Başak Eraydın

Turkish tennis player with WTA titles

Başak Eraydın - Turkish tennis player with WTA titles
Born

June 21st, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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A professional tennis player from Turkey, competed in singles and doubles events on the WTA Tour. Gained attention through participation in various international tournaments. Achieved highest singles ranking of 124 in April 2019, and highest doubles ranking of 92 in February 2020. Represented Turkey in several Fed Cup ties and made significant contributions to the national team.

Achieved highest singles ranking of 124

Achieved highest doubles ranking of 92

Competed in multiple WTA tournaments

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