Lucie Šafářová

Czech professional tennis player

Lucie Šafářová - Czech professional tennis player
Born

February 4th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Czech Republic

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Competed in professional tennis and achieved significant success in both singles and doubles formats. Won the French Open women's doubles title in 2015 and reached the singles semifinals at the French Open in 2014. Regularly ranked among the top 10 in the WTA rankings during her career, showcasing strong performances in various tournaments.

Won the 2015 French Open women's doubles title

Reached the 2014 French Open singles semifinals

Achieved a highest singles ranking of World No. 5

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