Katarzyna Kawa

Polish tennis player, ITF tour champion

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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