Rebecca Marino

Canadian tennis player and competitor

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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