Indy de Vroome
Dutch tennis player with WTA titles
Born
May 21st, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional tennis player from the Netherlands, competed primarily on the ITF Women's Circuit and the WTA Tour. Achieved a highest singles ranking of No. 98 in 2015. Participated in various Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open and Wimbledon. Contributed to the Dutch national team in international competitions, notably in the Fed Cup.
Achieved a highest singles ranking of No. 98
Won multiple ITF titles
Competed in the French Open and Wimbledon
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