Mirjam Björklund
Tennis player with Grand Slam aspirations
Born
July 29th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Competed on the professional tennis circuit and achieved a career-high singles ranking within the top 100. Participated in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, showcasing talent on international stages. Achieved significant success in junior competitions, laying the foundation for a professional career in tennis.
Reached the third round of the French Open
Won several ITF singles titles
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