Country (sports) | Belgium |
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Born | 26 January 1984 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Prize money | $9,581 |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 827 (11 July 2005) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 49–39 |
Career titles | 4 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 492 (29 August 2005) |
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