Diāna Marcinkēviča

Latvian tennis player with ITF titles

Diāna Marcinkēviča - Latvian tennis player with ITF titles
Born

August 3rd, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Latvia

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Competed professionally in tennis, achieving success on the ITF Women's Circuit. Won multiple singles and doubles titles during the career. Participated in Grand Slam tournaments, including appearances in both singles and doubles at the French Open and US Open. Represented Latvia in international competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts in events such as the Fed Cup.

Won several ITF singles titles

Competed in the French Open

Represented Latvia in Fed Cup

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