Vanessa Raj

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Vanessa Raj
CountryFlag of Malaysia 23px.svg  Malaysia
Born (1996-01-06) 6 January 1996 (age 28)
Penang, Malaysia
Residence Penang, Malaysia
Turned pro2010
RetiredActive
PlaysRight Handed
Coached byKhoo Teng Hin
Racquet used Dunlop
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 56 (August 2016)
Current rankingNo. 206 (September 2024)
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing Flag of Malaysia 23px.svg  Malaysia
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2014 Incheon Team
Updated on 1 September 2024.

Vanessa Raj (born January 6, 1996, in Penang) is a professional squash player who represents Malaysia. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 56 in August 2016. [1] [2]

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References

  1. WSA player profile
  2. "Squash Info | Vanessa Raj | Squash". www.squashinfo.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.