 Emilia Soini, Monte Carlo Squash Classic 2018 | |
| Country |  Finland |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 October 1995 Espoo, Finland |
| Turned Pro | 2012 |
| Retired | Active |
| Plays | Right Handed |
| Racquet used | Dunlop |
| Women's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 47 (August, 2021) |
| Current ranking | No. 52 (December 2022) |
| Last updated: August, 2021. | |
Emilia Soini (born 16 October 1995 in Espoo) is a Finnish professional squash player. [1] In August 2021, she was ranked number 47 in the world. [2]
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