Tinne Gilis

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Tinne Gilis
Gilis-Sisters-EICC2017 (cropped).jpg
CountryBelgium
Residence Geel, Belgium
Born (1997-10-29) October 29, 1997 (age 26)
RetiredActive
Coached byRonny Vlassaks
Racquet usedEye
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 8 (December 2023)
Current rankingNo. 8 (December 2023)
Title(s)2
Tour final(s)4
World Open 3R
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
World Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Birmingham Individual
Last updated: August 2018.

Tinne Gilis (born 29 October 1997 in Mol) is a Belgian professional squash player. [1] As of December 2023, she reached a career high ranking of number 8 in the world. [2]

Personal life

Tinne's older sister, Nele Gilis is also a squash player and her fellow competitor on the PSA World Tour. Her younger brother Jo Gilis is a professional footballer in Belgium who has represented the Belgian national under-16 and under-17 football teams.

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References

  1. "Tinne Gilis | Overview". PSA World Tour. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  2. Tinne Gilis at Squash Info OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg