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Making Malta proud! Tennis player Francesca Curmi makes it to the quarterfinals at WTA 60K in Slovakia
A Maltese superstar!

Emma Galea

The young Maltese tennis superstar Francesca Curmi has just added another incredible achievement to her list.

She has made the quarterfinals at the Women’s Tennis Association 60k tournament currently being held in Slovakia.

Francesca beat Tena Lucas from Croatia with a score of 6-2 6-4

The talented athlete will now take Kristina Mladenovic from France in the hope of reaching the semi-finals.

If Francesca takes it all the way, the prize money for such a tournament is $60,000, an impressive prize!

Best of luck Francesca!

1st December 2023


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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