Lu Jiajing

Tennis player and Olympian

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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