Lucrezia Stefanini

Italian tennis player, WTA singles title

Lucrezia Stefanini - Italian tennis player, WTA singles title
Born

May 15th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Competed professionally in tennis. Achieved a career-high singles ranking within the top 100 of the WTA. Reached the quarterfinals at multiple WTA events. Represented Italy in international competitions, contributing to national success in team formats.

Won one WTA singles title

Ranked in the top 100 of the WTA

Competed in the Billie Jean King Cup

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