Manuela Maleeva

Tennis player with Grand Slam achievements

Manuela Maleeva - Tennis player with Grand Slam achievements
Born

February 14th, 1967
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bulgaria/Switzerland

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A professional tennis player represented Bulgaria and Switzerland. Competed on the WTA tour from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 3. Reached the semifinals of the US Open in 1984 and the French Open in 1985. Excelled in doubles, securing multiple titles and a Grand Slam doubles finalist position.

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 3

Reached the semifinals of the US Open in 1984

Reached the semifinals of the French Open in 1985

Won over 10 WTA singles titles

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