Irina Bara

Romanian tennis player with WTA titles

Irina Bara - Romanian tennis player with WTA titles
Born

March 18th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Romania

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Born in Romania, a professional tennis player began competing in the WTA Tours and ITF circuit. Achieved notable success in doubles, securing several titles across different tournaments. Gained recognition for remarkable performances in Grand Slam events. Contributed to the Romanian national team's efforts in the Fed Cup and represented the country in various international competitions.

Won WTA doubles title at 2021 WTA 125K event

Competed in Grand Slam tournaments

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