Noppawan Lertcheewakarn

Thai tennis player with junior Grand Slam title

Noppawan Lertcheewakarn - Thai tennis player with junior Grand Slam title
Born

November 18th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Thailand

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Professional tennis player from Thailand who achieved significant success in junior competitions. Won the girls' doubles title at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships alongside a partner. Competed on the ITF Women's Circuit and the WTA Tour, achieving higher rankings in singles and doubles during her career. Played for the Thailand national team in various international competitions.

Won girls' doubles title at 2009 Wimbledon

Achieved career-high singles ranking of 160

Represented Thailand in Fed Cup

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