Kaja Juvan
Slovenian tennis player with WTA titles
Born
November 25th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Slovenia
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A professional tennis player from Slovenia, achieved significant success on the WTA Tour. Gained attention for strong performances in junior competitions, winning the junior title at the 2018 French Open. Transitioned to the women's circuit and secured her first WTA title in 2021 at the 250 series event in Portorož. Consistently competed in major tournaments, including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, advancing through the early rounds against higher-ranked opponents. Attained a career-high singles ranking within the top 100, reflecting a steady rise in professional tennis.
Won the 2018 French Open girls' singles
Claimed her first WTA title in Portorož (2021)
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