Rebecca Peterson
Swedish tennis player and Grand Slam competitor
Born
August 6th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Competed in women's singles and doubles tennis, participating in all four Grand Slam tournaments. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 43 in July 2021. Accumulated several titles on the WTA Tour, showcasing consistent performance on various surfaces. Represented Sweden in international competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 43
Won multiple WTA titles in singles and doubles
Represented Sweden in the Billie Jean King Cup
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