Draft:Elizabeth Ionescu

Elizabeth Ionescu
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceYork, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Turned pro2023
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 1017 (19 August 2024)
Current rankingNo. 1024 (26 August 2024)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 1019 (22 July 2024)
Current rankingNo. 1029 (26 August 2024)

Elizabeth Ionescu is an American professional tennis player.

Early life

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Ionescu was born in Pennsylvania to father Florin and mother Simona, both immigrants from Romania. Her father competed in the 3000-meter steeplechase event at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics and her mother was a member of the Romanian national track team. She began playing tennis at the age of three.[1][2]

Professional career

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Ionescu made her professional debut in June 2023 after qualifying for the $25k Cheyenne Mountain Resort Women's Pro Tennis Classic in Colorado Springs.

References

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  1. ^ "Daughter of Olympian chases her own dreams, with support from WellSpan trainer". Wellspan. July 29, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Tăcină, Alexandru (February 2, 2024). "După Bianca Andreescu și Emma Răducanu, încă o româncă se pregătește să scrie istorie pentru altă țară! Cine este Elizabeth Ionescu". ProSport (in Romanian). Retrieved August 7, 2024.
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