Paola Suárez

Tennis player with multiple Grand Slam titles

Paola Suárez - Tennis player with multiple Grand Slam titles
Born

June 23rd, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Argentinian tennis player achieved significant success in doubles. Won four Grand Slam doubles titles, including the French Open in 2004 and the US Open in 2002. Reached world No. 1 in the Women's Tennis Association doubles rankings. Competed in the Olympics, earning a bronze medal in women's doubles in 2004 alongside her partner.

Won four Grand Slam doubles titles

Reached world No. 1 in doubles rankings

Earned bronze medal in 2004 Olympics

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