Katarzyna Kawa
Polish tennis player, ITF tour champion
Born
November 17th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Poland
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Competed on the ITF Women's Circuit. Achieved significant success in professional tennis. Secured multiple singles titles, contributing to a prominent ranking in women's tennis. Represented Poland in various international competitions.
Won the ITF Women's Circuit singles titles
Represented Poland in the Fed Cup
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