Lu Jiajing
Tennis player and Olympian
Born
November 18th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
China
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Born in 1989, this Chinese tennis player gained recognition in both singles and doubles formats. Represented China in the 2016 Rio Olympics, competing in women's singles. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 120 in 2016, showcasing significant success in various international tournaments.
Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 120
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