Paula Badosa
Tennis player with notable Grand Slam success
Born
November 15th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Achieved prominence as a professional tennis player specializing in women's singles. Won the 2021 Charleston Open, marking a significant milestone in career. Reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 French Open, demonstrating consistent performance on clay courts. In 2022, ranked as high as World No. 2 in the WTA rankings, reflecting rising success on the circuit. Known for powerful groundstrokes and a strong competitive spirit on the court.
Won the 2021 Charleston Open
Reached quarterfinals at the 2021 French Open
Achieved WTA ranking of World No. 2 in 2022
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