Kateřina Vaňková

Czech tennis player and competitor

Kateřina Vaňková - Czech tennis player and competitor
Born

December 30th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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A professional tennis player from the Czech Republic, she competed on the WTA Tour and had a successful career. Achieved her highest singles ranking of World No. 36 in February 2016. Played primarily in singles and doubles tournaments, gaining recognition in both formats. Participated in the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open throughout her career, showcasing consistent performances on the international stage.

Achieved highest singles ranking of World No. 36

Competed in Grand Slam tournaments

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