Tsvetana Pironkova

Professional tennis player and Wimbledon semi-finalist

Tsvetana Pironkova - Professional tennis player and Wimbledon semi-finalist
Born

September 13th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bulgaria

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This Bulgarian tennis player achieved significant success on the women's professional circuit. Career highlights include reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2010, marking a high point in competitive performance. Pironkova has competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments, showcasing strong play on both hard and grass courts. She gained recognition for her powerful serve and versatile playing style. In addition to her individual accomplishments, she represented Bulgaria in several Fed Cup competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts.

Reached Wimbledon semi-finals in 2010

Won multiple matches against top-ranked players

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