Elena Vesnina

Professional Tennis Player; Grand Slam Champion

Elena Vesnina - Professional Tennis Player; Grand Slam Champion
Born

August 1st, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Birth occurred in 1986 in Russia. Professional tennis player with a successful career in singles and doubles. Achieved significant success in doubles, primarily with various partners. Notably reached the singles quarterfinals at the French Open in 2016. Captured the title at Wimbledon in 2016 in women's doubles. Contributed to the Russian national team in the Fed Cup and won multiple titles during the career. Retired from professional tennis following a successful run.

Won the Wimbledon women's doubles title in 2016

Reached the singles quarterfinals at the 2016 French Open

Was a member of the Russian Fed Cup team

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