Ilona Kremen
Belarusian tennis player
Born
January 18th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belarus
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A professional tennis player with significant achievements in international competitions. Competed on the WTA Tour and had a successful career in junior events. Represented Belarus in the Fed Cup and contributed to the national team's efforts in various matchups. Achieved a career-high singles ranking within the top 100. Gained recognition for performances in Grand Slam tournaments.
Competed in the Australian Open
Represented Belarus in the Fed Cup
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