Country | Egypt |
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Born | Cairo, Egypt | 5 February 1997
Turned pro | 2011 |
Retired | Active |
Racquet used | Tecnifibre |
Women's singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 23 (May 2017) |
Current ranking | No. 34 (February 2018) |
Updated on February, 2018. |
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