Kateryna Baindl

Professional Ukrainian tennis player

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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