Daria Kasatkina
Tennis player; French Open quarterfinalist
Born
May 7th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A professional tennis player from Russia, achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 in June 2018. Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2018. Her playing style features strong baseline skills and strategic shot-making. Over the years, secured several titles on the WTA Tour, contributing to her reputation as one of the prominent players in women's tennis.
Reached quarterfinals of the French Open 2018
Achieved career-high singles ranking of No. 10
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