Country (sports) | India |
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Born | New Delhi, India | 31 July 1987
Plays | Right-handed |
Prize money | $33,056 |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 601 (11 September 2006) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 0–1 (ATP Tour) |
Highest ranking | No. 366 (24 March 2008) |
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