Kim Hannes

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Kim Hannes
CountryFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Residence Zandhoven
Born (1978-08-10) 10 August 1978 (age 45)
Aarschot, Belgium
Turned Pro1995
Playsright-handed
Coached by Shaun Moxham
Racquet usedDunlop
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 33 (December, 2002)
Title(s) French Junior Open Squash (1994)
British Junior Open Squash (1997)
Medal record
Representing Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Women's squash
World University Squash Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 Cardiffsingles
Last updated: 7 May 2018.

Kim Hannes (born 10 August 1978) is a former Belgian female squash player. [1] Kim Hannes married fellow Belgian star squash player, Stefan Casteleyn in 2014. She achieved her highest career singles ranking of 33 in December 2002. [2]

Career

Kim Hannes rose to prominence in her squash career after winning the Girl's U17 category of the inaugural edition of the French Junior Open Squash in 1994. [3] After turning out to be a professional squash player in 1995, she also emerged as champion in the Girl's U19 category at the British Junior Open Squash in 1997. [4] Hannes also took part in the second edition of the World University Squash Championships in 1998 and managed to claim a silver medal in the women's singles event. [5]

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