Country (sports) | Belgium |
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Born | Athens, Greece | 10 December 1986
Turned pro | 2001 |
Retired | 2013 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 5 (25 April 2011) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (2010, 2011, 2012) |
French Open | QF (2009, 2011, 2012) |
US Open | SF (2011) |
Other tournaments | |
Paralympic Games | 2R (2012) |
Doubles | |
Highest ranking | No. 6 (1 August 2011) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | SF (2010, 2011, 2012) |
French Open | F (2009) |
Wimbledon | SF (2010, 2011, 2012) |
US Open | SF (2010, 2011) |
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