Karman Thandi
Indian tennis player
Born
June 16th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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Competed actively on the Women's Tennis Association tour. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 125 in January 2019. Participated in multiple Grand Slam events, including the Australian Open and French Open. Represented India in international competitions such as the Fed Cup.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 125
Competed in Grand Slam events like the Australian Open
Represented India in the Fed Cup
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