Madison Brengle

Tennis player with WTA titles

Madison Brengle - Tennis player with WTA titles
Born

April 3rd, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional tennis player achieved significant success in singles and doubles. Competed on the WTA Tour, securing victories in multiple tournaments. Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 35 in January 2015. Participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with a notable performance at the Australian Open, where she reached the fourth round in 2015. Contributed to the United States Fed Cup team.

Won WTA singles title at the 2015 Hobart International

Reached fourth round at the 2015 Australian Open

Achieved career-high singles ranking of No. 35

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