Amanda Hopps

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Amanda Hopps
CountryFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
ResidencePerth
Born (1970-03-09) 9 March 1970 (age 54)
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 57 (March 2006)
Last updated: February, 2018.

Amanda Hopps (born 9 March 1970 in Zambia) is an Australian former professional squash player. [2] She reached a career high ranking of number 57 in the world. [3] She has represented Australia as a junior and senior player. She has won the World Masters Squash Championships twice in 2008 (O/35) and 2014 (O/40).

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References

  1. "Amanda Hopps – Sports Challenge Australia".
  2. "PSA World Tour Rankings - The Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  3. "Squash Info - Amanda Hopps". www.squashinfo.com.