Kateryna Bondarenko
Ukrainian professional tennis player
Competed in women's singles and doubles tennis. Achieved a top singles ranking of World No. 29 in 2009. Secured a Grand Slam title in women's doubles at the 2008 Australian Open alongside sister, Alona Bondarenko. Represented Ukraine in international competitions, including the Fed Cup.
Won the 2008 Australian Open women's doubles title
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 29
Represented Ukraine in the Fed Cup
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