Dudi Sela
Israeli Professional Tennis Player
Born
April 4th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Israel
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Competed in singles and doubles on the ATP Tour, achieving a career-high singles ranking of World No. 29 in January 2009. Participated in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, including reaching the third round of Wimbledon in 2009. Represented Israel in international competitions, including the Davis Cup. Sela has been an influential player in Israeli tennis, having contributed significantly to the sport in the country during his career.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 29
Reached the third round at Wimbledon in 2009
Represented Israel in the Davis Cup
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