Dana Mathewson

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Dana Mathewson
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Mathewson at 2017 US Open
Country (sports)Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Born (1990-12-19) December 19, 1990 (age 33)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Turned pro2006
Retired2024
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record252–172
Career titles5
Highest rankingNo. 7 (10 January 2022)
Current rankingNo. 8 (September 2023)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open QF (2022, 2023, 2024)
French Open QF (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Wimbledon QF (2022)
US Open SF (2019)
Other tournaments
Paralympic Games QF (2020)
Doubles
Career record208–148
Career titles17
Highest rankingNo. 4 (9 September 2019)
Current rankingNo. 9 (4 September 2023)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open SF (2022, 2023, 2024)
French Open SF (2021, 2024)
Wimbledon W (2022)
US Open F (2017)
Other doubles tournaments
Paralympic Games QF (2016)
Medal record
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Lima Singles

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References

  1. "Dana Mathewson - ITF Profile". International Tennis Federation. June 9, 2021. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021.
  2. "Dana Mathewson - Team USA". Team USA. June 9, 2021. Archived from the original on August 27, 2016.
  3. "Paralympian Dana Mathewson Wins Historic Women's Wheelchair Doubles Title At Wimbledon". Team USA. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  4. "Column: Wimbledon title 'surreal' for pioneering wheelchair tennis star from San Diego". San Diego Union-Tribune. July 12, 2022.
  5. "Dana Mathewson: 'I'm ending my playing career doing something I love.'". International Tennis Federation. Retrieved November 26, 2024.