Rolf Thung
Dutch tennis player, Wimbledon competitor
Born
July 27th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional tennis player from the Netherlands, achieved notable success in the sport during the 1970s and 1980s. Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments, including Wimbledon. Achieved a career-high singles ranking and represented the Netherlands in international competitions.
Competed at Wimbledon
Represented the Netherlands in Davis Cup
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