Rebecca Marino
Canadian tennis player and competitor
Born
December 16th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A tennis player from Canada, gained prominence in the early 2010s. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 38 in the world in 2011. Competed at various Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open and the French Open. After a break from the sport, made a successful return, showcasing resilience and dedication to tennis.
Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 38
Competed at the Australian Open and French Open
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