Kateryna Baindl
Professional Ukrainian tennis player
Born
February 20th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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Competed professionally in women's tennis, participated in various tournaments on the WTA Tour. Achieved career-high rankings, showcasing talent in singles and doubles events. Represented Ukraine in international competitions, contributing to the country's presence in the sport.
Reached the fourth round of the 2022 French Open
Won multiple ITF singles titles
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