Naiktha Bains
Tennis player with junior Grand Slam titles
Born
December 17th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Achieved success in junior tennis, winning the Australian Open girls' doubles title in 2015. Represented Australia in various international competitions, providing a platform for future professional endeavors. Competed on the ITF circuit and participated in qualifiers for WTA Tour events, developing a reputation in the sport.
Won 2015 Australian Open girls' doubles title
Represented Australia in Fed Cup
Competed on the ITF circuit
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