Magdalena Fręch
Polish tennis player with WTA titles
Professional tennis player from Poland, born on December 15, 1997. Competed in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour, achieving notable success in singles and doubles events. Secured several titles on the ITF Circuit before making significant strides on the WTA tour, demonstrating consistent performance in various tournaments. Participated in Grand Slam events, representing Poland in singles and contributing to national teams in international competitions such as the Fed Cup.
Winning WTA titles in singles
Competing in Grand Slam tournaments
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December 15th, 1976 49 years ago
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