Priti Rijal
Priti Rijal (Nepali: प्रीति रिजाल), (born December 25, 1991) is a nationally ranked Nepali professional tennis player. She was awarded the Tennis scholarship from Collin College, Texas, USA.[2] She was appointed as a Brand Ambassador of Universal Access for Children Affected by Aids in Nepal (UCAAN), in 2010.[2]
| Country (sports) |  Nepal |
|---|---|
| Residence | Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepal |
| Born | December 25, 1991 Biratnagar, Nepal |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[1] |
Early life
Priti Rijal was born in Biratnagar, Nepal. Her elder brother Utsav Rijal[3] is also a professional lawn tennis player.
Tennis career
She started playing tennis from the age of 12.[4] She has participated in many national and international tennis championships. She also coached at Eagle Fustar in Fremont, CA for several months. Currently, she is working as a agent for ACN, a Multi Level Marketing (MLM) company in Bay Area, San Francisco, USA.
Career statistics and awards
Singles: 5 finals[5]
| Outcome | Year | Championship |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2007 | 8th NIB Open Tennis Tournament |
| Winner | 2008 | 1st APF Tennis Tournament |
| Winner | 2009 | 9th NIB Open Tennis Tournament |
| Winner | 2009 | 5th National Games |
| Winner | 2009 | 2nd APF Tennis Tournament |
References
- "Nepali Player Profile".
- "weaving int'l dreams Priti Rijal". The Kathmandu Post.
- http://www.tennisexplorer.com/player/rijal/
- "My Republica's cover on Priit's tennis career". MyRepublica.
- "UCAAN Brand Ambassador: Priti Rijal". UCAAN magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
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