Carsten Ball

Australian tennis player

Carsten Ball - Australian tennis player
Born

June 20th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Competed professionally in tennis from 2005, with notable participation in singles and doubles events on the ATP tour. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 97 in 2011. Regularly played at Australian Open, reaching the second round in 2011. Had a successful doubles career, including partnering with various players in Grand Slam tournaments.

Achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 97

Reached the second round of the Australian Open in 2011

Participated in Grand Slam doubles events

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