| Country |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 March 1995 |
| Turned Pro | 2010 |
| Retired | Active |
| Plays | Left Handed |
| Racquet used | Grays |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 93 (February 2018) |
| Current ranking | No. 262 (September 2019) |
| Last updated: September, 2019. | |
Rhys Dowling (born 25 March 1995 in Darwin) is an Australian professional squash player. [1] As of February 2018, he was ranked number 93 in the world. [2]
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