Margit Rüütel
Estonian tennis player and Olympian
Born
September 4th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Competed in women's singles and doubles tennis, represented Estonia in international competitions. Participated in the 2004 Athens Olympics, marking a significant milestone in Estonian tennis history. Played on the ITF Circuit, achieving notable rankings and contributing to the sport's growth in Estonia.
Participated in the 2004 Athens Olympics
Achieved top ITF singles and doubles rankings
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