Valérie Tétreault
Canadian tennis player and competitor
Born
January 21st, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional tennis player from Canada, gained attention on the WTA Tour in the late 2000s. Reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 81 in 2010. Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with best performances at the US Open, where she reached the second round in 2008. Accumulated several titles on the ITF Circuit, showcasing consistently strong performances on the tour.
Achieved a highest singles ranking of World No. 81
Competed in all four Grand Slam tournaments
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