Vera Lapko
Tennis player with WTA rankings success
Born
September 29th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belarus
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A Belarusian tennis player achieved prominent recognition for performances on the WTA Tour. Emerging as a competitive junior player, participated in various international tournaments. Gained attention through consistent match play and strong performances, leading to a notable rise in WTA singles rankings. Represented Belarus in the Fed Cup, contributing to the team's efforts in multiple competitions. Demonstrated skill on both hard and clay surfaces, with various victories in ITF tournaments that established a solid foundation for career advancement.
Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of 66
Represented Belarus in the Fed Cup
Won multiple ITF titles
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