Antonia Ružić
Croatian tennis player
Born
January 20th, 2003
22 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Croatia
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A professional tennis player from Croatia, born in 2003. Achieved prominence on the ITF Women’s Circuit, earning several titles. Gained recognition for strong performances in junior tournaments, particularly during 2019 and 2020. Competed in WTA events and represented Croatia in international competitions.
Won multiple ITF singles titles
Represented Croatia in junior competitions
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