Country (sports) | Morocco | ||||||||
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Born | 17 July 1985 | ||||||||
Prize money | $9,983 | ||||||||
Singles | |||||||||
Career record | 0–0 | ||||||||
Highest ranking | No. 369 (27 October 1986) | ||||||||
Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||
French Open Junior | 2R (1984) | ||||||||
Other tournaments | |||||||||
Olympic Games | 2R (1984, demonstration) | ||||||||
Doubles | |||||||||
Career record | 0–0 | ||||||||
Highest ranking | No. 676 (28 January 1985) | ||||||||
Team competitions | |||||||||
Davis Cup | 9–13 | ||||||||
Medal record
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