Bárbara Luz

Portuguese tennis player

Bárbara Luz - Portuguese tennis player
Born

May 28th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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Competed professionally in tennis, representing Portugal. Participated in multiple international tournaments, with appearances in the WTA and ITF circuits. Contributed to Portugal's presence in women's tennis through individual and team efforts.

Achieved career-high singles ranking of No. 127

Represented Portugal in Fed Cup competitions

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