Eva Birnerová
Czech tennis player and tournament competitor
Born
August 14th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A Czech tennis player, emphasized singles and doubles during a professional career that spanned over a decade. Competed in various international tournaments, achieving a career-high singles ranking of World No. 35 in 2009. Participated in the Grand Slam events, making contributions in both singles and doubles matches. Known for a strong work ethic and consistent performances on the WTA Tour.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 35
Participated in the Australian Open and French Open
Claimed multiple doubles titles in ITF tournaments
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