Sybille Bammer
Austrian tennis player and Grand Slam competitor
Born
April 27th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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This Austrian tennis player competed in professional tournaments from the early 2000s. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 19 in 2007. Participated in all four Grand Slam tournaments, with her best singles result being reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2008. Also played doubles and won one WTA doubles title during her career. Bammer retired from professional tennis in 2012.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 19
Reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2008
Won one WTA doubles title
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