Teodora Mirčić

Serbian tennis player and competitor

Teodora Mirčić - Serbian tennis player and competitor
Born

March 3rd, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Serbia

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Professional tennis player participated on the ITF Circuit. Achieved significant success in singles and doubles competitions, contributing to Serbia's presence in women's tennis. Competed in various international tournaments throughout the career, demonstrating skills in competitive environments and earning ranking points on the WTA Tour.

Won several ITF singles titles

Achieved a highest singles ranking of No. 167

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