Harmony Tan

Tennis player with notable Grand Slam appearances

Harmony Tan - Tennis player with notable Grand Slam appearances
Born

September 11th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Competed professionally in tennis, representing France in numerous tournaments. Rose to prominence in 2022 when reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon, marking a significant achievement in career. Her playing style features a strong baseline game and effective net play, contributing to success on both hard and grass courts. Earned recognition within the sports community for resilience and competitive spirit.

Reached fourth round of Wimbledon 2022

Participated in various WTA tournaments

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