Stefanie Vögele
Swiss tennis player and competitor
Born
March 10th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss professional tennis player, competed on the WTA Tour, achieving significant success in singles and doubles. Reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 42 in July 2015. Played for the Swiss national team in the Fed Cup and participated in various Grand Slam tournaments throughout her career. Known for her resilience on the court and for representing Switzerland in international competitions.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 42
Represented Switzerland in Fed Cup matches
Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments
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