Nadia Podoroska

Argentine tennis player and French Open semi-finalist

Nadia Podoroska - Argentine tennis player and French Open semi-finalist
Born

February 10th, 1997
28 years ago

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Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Born in 1997, this Argentine tennis player rose to prominence with strong performances on the WTA tour. Achieved significant success in junior competitions prior to turning professional, and contributed to the Argentine national team in Fed Cup competitions. In 2020, reached the semi-finals of the French Open, marking a historic achievement as the first woman from Argentina to reach that stage of the tournament. Notable for her baseline play and tactical acumen, she has steadily climbed the WTA rankings.

Reached semi-finals of the 2020 French Open

Achieved high ranking of World No. 36 in 2021

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