Daria Gavrilova

Tennis player, Australian Open quarterfinalist

Daria Gavrilova - Tennis player, Australian Open quarterfinalist
Born

March 5th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Born in Russia, a transition to Australia occurred at a young age. Competed in junior tournaments, securing several titles. Turned professional in 2010, specializing in singles and doubles events. Achieved recognition by reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 2016. Participated in the Fed Cup representing Australia, contributing to team efforts during international competitions. Competitive in both singles and doubles, showcasing versatility on the court.

Reached the Australian Open quarterfinals in 2016

Represented Australia in the Fed Cup

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