Lisa-Maria Moser

Austrian tennis player with WTA titles

Lisa-Maria Moser - Austrian tennis player with WTA titles
Born

March 28th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Born in 1991, this tennis player competed on the WTA Tour, achieving a career-high singles ranking of World No. 60 in February 2013. She had a successful junior career, winning multiple ITF titles before transitioning to professional tennis. During her career, she participated in Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open and French Open, reaching the main draw in singles and doubles events. Moser represented Austria in international competitions, contributing to her country's presence in team events like the Fed Cup.

Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 60

Competed in the Australian and French Open

Won multiple ITF titles

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