Jang Su-jeong
Professional tennis player
Born
March 13th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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Competed professionally in tennis with participation in numerous tournaments, including the WTA Tour. Achieved significant rankings in singles and doubles events, showcasing skills on both hard and clay courts. Represented South Korea in various international competitions, contributing to the country's presence in women's tennis. Played extensively on the ITF circuit, producing a series of competitive performances that led to recognition in the sport.
Reached a career-high singles ranking of 137 in 2016
Won multiple ITF titles in singles and doubles
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