Fruhvirtova wins her first match on WTA Tour – aged 14
The teenager is taking her first steps on the senior circuit and was in impressive form
Brenda Fruhvirtova – UTS 2 (1)
Czech prodigy Brenda Fruhvirtova has won her first match on the WTA circuit at the age of 14 years and eight months.
She beat 19-year-old Jeong Moon at the WTA 125K in Seoul in straight sets 6-0, 6-1.
Fruhvirtova was the youngest player to compete in the Roland-Garros girls’ tournament when she was given a wildcard for the 2020 edition.
She is also a former champion of the prestigious Petits As competition, winning it in 2020, one year after her older sister Linda.
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