Elena Rybakina
Professional tennis player, Wimbledon champion
Born
June 17th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Kazakhstan
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Born in 1999, this Kazakhstani tennis player gained prominence on the WTA Tour. In 2022, secured victory at Wimbledon, marking a significant milestone in career. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 12 in January 2023. Continued to showcase talent in various Grand Slam tournaments and other international competitions.
Won the 2022 Wimbledon singles title
Achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 12
Represented Kazakhstan in international competitions
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