Markéta Vondroušová
Czech tennis player and French Open champion
Born
June 28th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Born in 1999, this athlete competed in tennis starting at a young age and demonstrated exceptional skill on the court. In 2019, achieved victory at the French Open, becoming the first unseeded woman to win the title. Throughout the career, participated in various international competitions and consistently represented the Czech Republic in the Fed Cup. Known for a strong left-handed playing style, has been ranked within the top players in the world.
Won the 2019 French Open singles title
Represented the Czech Republic in the Fed Cup
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