Mona Barthel
Tennis player and WTA tournament winner
A German tennis player achieved significant success on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour. Barthel turned professional in 2007 and gained attention for her powerful baseline game and aggressive playing style. Her breakthrough came with a title win at the 2012 event in Paris, followed by another title in 2013 in Hobart. Barthel reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 23 in 2013, highlighting her performance in various tournaments, including Grand Slam events. Throughout her career, she represented Germany in both singles and doubles competitions, contributing to her country in the Fed Cup.
Won WTA title in Paris (2012)
Won WTA title in Hobart (2013)
Achieved career-high ranking of No. 23
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