Full name | Dorrie Timmermans-van Hall |
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Country (sports) | Netherlands |
Residence | Arnhem, Netherlands |
Born | Tolkamer, Netherlands | 1 May 1955
Turned pro | 2005 |
Retired | 2018 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career titles | 9 |
Highest ranking | No. 19 (6 May 2013) |
Other tournaments | |
Paralympic Games | QF (2008) |
Doubles | |
Career titles | 16 |
Highest ranking | No. 31 (25 July 2005) |
Other doubles tournaments | |
Paralympic Games | SF (2008) |
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