Marcela Zacarías

Mexican tennis player

Marcela Zacarías - Mexican tennis player
Born

March 26th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Mexico

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Accomplished tennis player specialized in singles and doubles competition. Achieved notable rankings in the WTA circuit and participated in prestigious tournaments including the Mexican Open. Contributed to national representation in international competitions, exemplified by participation in the Fed Cup for Mexico. Developed a reputation for competitive spirit and technical proficiency on the court.

Reached top 200 in WTA singles rankings

Competed in the Fed Cup for Mexico

Participated in the Mexican Open

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