Szabina Szlavikovics

Tennis player with notable tournament wins

Szabina Szlavikovics - Tennis player with notable tournament wins
Born

September 5th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hungary

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Born in 1995, this Hungarian tennis player competed on the WTA Tour and achieved success in multiple events. The player participated in both singles and doubles matches, showcasing skills that led to a rise in rankings. Key performances included appearances in Grand Slam tournaments and various ITF titles throughout the career.

Reached highest WTA singles ranking of 143

Won multiple ITF titles

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