Simona Waltert
Swiss tennis player and competitor
Born
December 13th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Competed professionally in tennis, achieving notable success in various international tournaments. Established a presence on the WTA Tour, making strides in singles and doubles events. Gained recognition for performances in junior championships, which laid the groundwork for a successful transition to the professional level. Demonstrated remarkable skill and determination throughout career developments.
Won the 2019 French Open Junior title
Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 101 in 2022
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