Despina Papamichail
Greek tennis player with Grand Slam appearance
Born
February 9th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Born in 1993, a tennis player represented Greece in international competitions. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 150 in 2019. Competed in various Grand Slam tournaments including the Australian Open and French Open, showcasing talent on both the ITF and WTA tours. Participated in the women's doubles category as well, contributing to Greece's efforts in tennis.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 150
Competed in the Australian Open
Competed in the French Open
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