María Carlé

Argentine tennis player with top rankings

María Carlé - Argentine tennis player with top rankings
Born

February 10th, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Competed in various international tournaments and achieved remarkable rankings in women's singles tennis. Represented Argentina in the ITF circuit and gained recognition for performances on clay courts. Carried the potential for future success with strong play and dedication to the sport. Trained intensely and participated in multiple championships, demonstrating significant skill and resilience.

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of 170

Won multiple ITF tournaments

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