Nadia Petrova

Professional tennis player with Grand Slam

Nadia Petrova - Professional tennis player with Grand Slam
Born

June 8th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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This tennis player achieved significant success on the WTA Tour. Singles career reached a high ranking of World No. 3 in 2006. Won 1 Grand Slam doubles title at the 2013 French Open alongside partner Maria Kirilenko. Achieved personal best results in singles at the Australian Open and the French Open by reaching the quarterfinals. Competed for Russia in multiple Fed Cup and Olympic events, contributing to the country's representation in international tennis.

Reached World No. 3 in singles ranking

Won 1 Grand Slam doubles title

Quarterfinalist at the Australian Open

Quarterfinalist at the French Open

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