Maria Kirilenko
Tennis player, Olympic bronze medalist
Born
January 25th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Achieved professional tennis ranking of world No. 8 in singles. Won two WTA titles and reached the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2013. Competed for the Russian national team and secured a bronze medal in women's doubles at the 2012 London Olympics. Known for agile play and strong doubles partnerships.
Achieved a highest singles ranking of No. 8
Won two WTA singles titles
Secured an Olympic bronze medal in doubles
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