Michaela Hončová

Tennis player and national representative

Michaela Hončová - Tennis player and national representative
Born

December 22nd, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovakia

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Competed in professional tennis primarily during the 2010s. Achieved a highest singles ranking of world No. 86. Represented Slovakia in various international competitions, including the Fed Cup. Participated in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, showcasing skills on both hard and clay courts.

Reached a singles ranking of No. 86

Represented Slovakia in the Fed Cup

Competed in Grand Slam tournaments

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