Belgian squash player
Tinne Gilis |
Country | Belgium |
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Born | (1997-10-29) October 29, 1997 (age 27)
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Residence | Geel, Belgium |
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Retired | Active |
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Coached by | Ronny Vlassaks |
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Racquet used | Eye |
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Highest ranking | No. 5 (November 2024) |
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Current ranking | No. 5 (December 2024) |
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Title(s) | 2 |
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Tour final(s) | 4 |
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World Open | 3R |
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Tinne Gilis (born 29 October 1997) is a Belgian professional squash player.[1] She reached a career high ranking of number 5 in the world during November 2024.[2]
Career
As the 7th seed, Gilis was knocked out by top seed Nour El Sherbini in the quarter-final round at the 2024 PSA Women's World Squash Championship.[3]
In May 2024, Gillis helped Belgium win their first ever European Squash Team Championships.[4] Later that year in December 2024, Gillis helped Belgium win the bronze medal at the 2024 Women's World Team Squash Championships.[5]
Personal life
Tinne's older sister, Nele Gilis (now Coll) 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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