Carolina Alves

Tennis player with WTA tour titles

Carolina Alves - Tennis player with WTA tour titles
Born

April 23rd, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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A professional tennis player from Brazil, participated in various tournaments on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour. Achieved success in doubles play, securing multiple titles. Competed in Grand Slam events, contributing to the Brazilian representation in international tennis.

Won several WTA doubles titles

Competed in the French Open and US Open

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