Julia Grabher

Austrian tennis player and competitor

Julia Grabher - Austrian tennis player and competitor
Born

July 2nd, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Competed on the professional tennis circuit starting in 2012. Achieved success in both singles and doubles events. Won multiple titles on the ITF Circuit. Made significant contributions to the Austrian national tennis team in various international competitions.

Reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 93 in the WTA rankings

Secured multiple ITF singles and doubles titles

Represented Austria in the Billie Jean King Cup

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