Irina-Camelia Begu
Professional tennis player with WTA titles
Born in Romania, this professional tennis player turned pro in 2008. Competing primarily in singles and doubles, she achieved significant success on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour. Best results in Grand Slam tournaments included reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros in 2016 and the third round at the Australian Open in 2017. In doubles, she secured multiple titles, contributing to her national team's success in the Fed Cup. During her career, she has represented Romania in numerous international competitions.
Won multiple WTA singles titles
Reached the fourth round at the 2016 French Open
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August 26th, 1885 140 years ago
Died
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