Coco Vandeweghe
American tennis player, US Open semifinalist
Born
December 6th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed as a professional tennis player, achieving significant success in singles and doubles. Reached the semifinals of the US Open in 2017 and finished the year ranked as high as No. 9 in the WTA singles rankings. Achieved notable performances in Grand Slam tournaments, contributing to her reputation in the sport. Also represented the United States in Fed Cup and was part of the team that won the Fed Cup title in 2017. Known for a powerful serve and aggressive playing style on the court.
Reached US Open semifinals in 2017
Won Fed Cup with Team USA in 2017
Achieved WTA singles ranking of No. 9
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