Ysaline Bonaventure
Tennis player, French Open participant
Born
August 29th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belgium
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A professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour and achieved significant success in both singles and doubles. Reached a career-high singles ranking in the top 100 and gained recognition for participation in major tournaments. Made an impact in doubles competitions, securing titles and advancing in Grand Slam events.
Competed in the French Open
Achieved a career-high singles ranking within the top 100
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