Country | Finland |
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Born | Espoo, Finland | 16 October 1995
Turned Pro | 2012 |
Retired | Active |
Plays | Right-handed |
Coached by | Wael El Hindi |
Racquet used | Dunlop |
Women's singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 41 (May 2022) |
Current ranking | No. 54 (October 2024) |
Updated on October 2024. |
Emilia Soini (born 16 October 1995 in Espoo) is a Finnish professional squash player. [1] In October 2024, she was ranked number 54 in the world. [2]
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