Margit Rüütel

Estonian tennis player and Olympian

Margit Rüütel - Estonian tennis player and Olympian
Born

September 4th, 1983
41 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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