Polona Hercog
Tennis player with WTA titles
A professional tennis player competed on the WTA Tour. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 35 in 2012. Notable performances include winning two WTA singles titles and reaching the third round of the French Open in 2012. Contributed to the Slovenia national team in the Fed Cup. Active in both singles and doubles with several titles across both formats.
Won two WTA singles titles
Achieved a highest singles rank of No. 35
Competed in the 2012 French Open third round
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