Līga Dekmeijere

Latvian tennis player, 2003 Wimbledon

Līga Dekmeijere - Latvian tennis player, 2003 Wimbledon
Born

May 21st, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Latvia

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Competed professionally in tennis, representing Latvia in various international tournaments. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of 76 in 2003, becoming the first Latvian woman to reach the main draw of Wimbledon. Participated in the doubles competitions at Grand Slam events, including the Australian Open and US Open. Played for the Latvian national team in the Fed Cup.

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of 76

First Latvian woman to reach Wimbledon main draw

Competed in Grand Slam doubles events

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