Vera Zvonareva

Russian tennis player and Grand Slam finalist

Vera Zvonareva - Russian tennis player and Grand Slam finalist
Born

September 7th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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A professional tennis player from Russia, Zvonareva had a successful career marked by significant achievements on the WTA Tour. She reached the finals of two Grand Slam tournaments, specifically at Wimbledon in 2010 and the US Open in 2010. Zvonareva also achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 2 in the WTA rankings. In addition to her singles accomplishments, she contributed to the Russian national team, helping secure victory in the Fed Cup in both 2005 and 2010. Zvonareva's playing style was characterized by her powerful baseline game and excellent defensive skills, which allowed her to compete successfully against top-ranked players.

Reached two Grand Slam finals

Won Fed Cup titles in 2005 and 2010

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