Tamara Zidanšek

Professional tennis player, French Open 2021

Tamara Zidanšek - Professional tennis player, French Open 2021
Born

December 26th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovenia

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This professional tennis player from Slovenia has competed on the WTA tour since 2016. Achievements include reaching the semifinals of the French Open in 2021, marking a significant milestone in career progression. In singles, she has achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 22. Zidanšek has also participated in doubles events and has reached notable rounds in various tournaments, contributing to her reputation in the sport.

Reached French Open semifinals in 2021

Achieved highest singles ranking of World No. 22

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