Toomas Leius

Estonian tennis player and coach

Toomas Leius - Estonian tennis player and coach
Born

August 28th, 1941
83 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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Competed professionally in tennis during the 1960s and 1970s. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 29. Contributed to the development of tennis as a coach in Estonia after retirement from professional play. Played a significant role in nurturing the next generation of Estonian tennis players.

Achieved World No. 29 singles ranking

Coached the Estonian national tennis team

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