Katarina Srebotnik

Tennis player and doubles specialist

Katarina Srebotnik - Tennis player and doubles specialist
Born

March 12th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovenia

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A prominent tennis player, this athlete competed on the WTA tour, focusing primarily on doubles. Success spanned multiple years, showcasing considerable skill on clay and hard courts. Claimed 38 WTA doubles titles and was part of the team that won the Fed Cup in 2011 for Slovenia. Achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 3 in 2011. Additionally, participated in singles competition, with notable performances in Grand Slam tournaments.

Won the Fed Cup with Slovenia in 2011

Achieved 38 WTA doubles titles

Reached World No. 3 in doubles rankings

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