Lucia Bronzetti

Tennis Player; WTA singles ranking

Lucia Bronzetti - Tennis Player; WTA singles ranking
Born

December 10th, 1998
26 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed professionally in tennis, achieving significant rankings and participation in major tournaments. Reached the third round of the French Open in 2023, marking a notable career highlight. Ranked in the top 100 of the WTA singles rankings, reflecting competitive performance on the professional circuit.

Reached third round of the French Open 2023

Achieved a WTA singles ranking in top 100

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