Dominika Cibulková
Slovak professional tennis player
Born
May 6th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovakia
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Professional tennis player from Slovakia achieved prominence in the WTA rankings. Secured a career-high singles ranking of World No. 4 in March 2017. Won the Australian Open title in 2014, which marked a significant milestone in her career. Demonstrated consistent performance in major tournaments, reaching the finals of the WTA Tour Championships in 2016. Cibulková also represented Slovakia in the Fed Cup, contributing to the team’s success.
Won the 2014 Australian Open
Reached World No. 4 ranking
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