Lidziya Marozava
Belarusian tennis player, Olympic participant
Born
October 8th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Belarus
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Competed in professional tennis, representing Belarus. Participated in various international tournaments, including the Olympics. Achieved rankings within the top 100 in women's singles and doubles. Collaborated with numerous partners across multiple competitions, gaining recognition in both singles and doubles formats. Contributions to Belarusian tennis are notable, leading to further interest in the sport in her home country.
Participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics
Ranked within the top 100 in singles and doubles
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