Rebecca Peterson

Swedish tennis player and Grand Slam competitor

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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