Ekaterina Alexandrova
Professional tennis player with top rankings
Born
November 15th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A Russian tennis player achieved significant success on the Women's Tennis Association circuit. Debuted professionally in 2012 and escalated through the ranks, culminating in a career-high singles ranking of world No. 18 in February 2020. Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments, showcasing performance at events such as the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Secured titles on the WTA Tour including the Shenzhen Open and the 2021 win at the Phillip Island Trophy, which demonstrated skill and tenacity on the court.
Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 18
Won the Shenzhen Open in 2019
Claimed the Phillip Island Trophy in 2021
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