Panna Udvardy
Hungarian tennis player and doubles champion
Born
September 28th, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Hungary
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Hungarian tennis player competed professionally primarily in singles and doubles. Achievements include reaching the quarterfinals of the 2021 French Open women's doubles event. Udvardy garnered multiple titles on the ITF Women's Circuit, contributing to her ranking within the top 100 of the Women's Tennis Association rankings. In addition to her success in doubles, she has also participated in various WTA tournaments, showcasing talent and competitiveness on the international stage.
Reached quarterfinals in 2021 French Open doubles
Won multiple ITF Women's Circuit titles
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