Claire Liu
American tennis player, US Open junior champion
Born
May 25th, 2000
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional tennis player from the United States, gained prominence in the junior circuit by winning the 2017 US Open girls' singles title. Transitioned successfully to the professional ranks, competing in various WTA events. Achieved a career-high singles ranking within the top 100 and participated in significant tournaments, showcasing notable skills on both hard and clay courts.
Won the 2017 US Open girls' singles title
Reached the WTA top 100 ranking
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