Joanne Züger
Swiss Tennis Player with Junior Titles

Born
November 17th, 2000
24 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Competed in international tennis events, achieving significant success in junior competitions. Gained recognition for strong performances in various junior tournaments and represented Switzerland in international matches. Continued participation in professional circuits marked by competitive play and ranking achievements.
Won the Swiss Junior National Championships
Represented Switzerland in European Junior Team Championships
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