Karolína Plíšková
Czech tennis player and Grand Slam finalist
Born
March 21st, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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A professional tennis player from the Czech Republic, excelled in singles competition on the WTA Tour. Achieved a career-high ranking of No. 1 in the world in July 2017. Reached the final of the 2016 US Open, securing a place among the elite in women's tennis. Has accumulated numerous titles throughout professional career, showcasing strong performances in various tournaments.
Reached the final of the 2016 US Open
Achieved world No. 1 ranking in July 2017
Won multiple WTA singles titles
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