Harriet Dart
British tennis player, Wimbledon contender
Born
July 28th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Competed professionally in tennis, achieving a high ranking in singles. Participated in various tournaments, including Grand Slam events. Represented Great Britain in international competitions. Reached the third round at Wimbledon and contributed to the national team's efforts in the Fed Cup.
Reached the third round at Wimbledon
Represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup
Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking
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