Tereza Smitková
Czech tennis player and competitor
Born
October 10th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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This individual is a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic. Smitková competed primarily in the WTA Tour and on the ITF Circuit. In 2012, she achieved a significant milestone by winning the junior title at the Australian Open. Throughout her career, participation in various Grand Slam tournaments contributed to her ranking and recognition within the sport. Smitková's performance in doubles also showcased her versatility, partnering with other players to achieve notable results.
Winning the junior title at the Australian Open in 2012
Competing in various Grand Slam tournaments
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