Nicole Vaidišová
Czech tennis player, French Open semifinalist
Born
April 23rd, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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This Czech tennis player achieved significant success in the early 2000s. Starting her professional career at the age of 14, she quickly rose in the rankings. In 2006, reached the semifinals of the French Open, marking a career highlight. She also achieved a career high ranking of World No. 7 in 2007. Additionally, she won several titles on the WTA tour. Over her career, she encountered various injuries, which affected her performance and participation in tournaments. After a period of absence from professional tennis, she announced her retirement in 2010. Later, she briefly returned to competition but did not regain her former top rankings.
Reached the semifinals of the French Open in 2006
Achieved a career high ranking of World No. 7 in 2007
Won five WTA singles titles
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