Renata Voráčová
Czech tennis player and doubles champion
A Czech tennis player achieved significant success on the WTA Tour, primarily in doubles. Voráčová turned professional in 2000 and secured her first WTA title in 2010 at the Danish Open alongside partner Barbora Záhlavová-Strýcová. In 2017, she reached her highest singles ranking of World No. 64. Over her career, she played in all four major tournaments and had several notable doubles partnerships, contributing to various titles.
Winning the Danish Open in 2010
Achieving a highest singles ranking of World No. 64
Competing in all four Grand Slam tournaments
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Born
October 6th, 1948 77 years ago
Died
2018 8 years ago — 70 years old
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October 6th, 1923 102 years ago
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Chess Grandmaster and World Cup winner
Born
October 6th, 1982 43 years ago
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October 6th, 1971 54 years ago
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Born
October 6th, 1918 107 years ago
Died
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