| Country (sports) |   |
|---|---|
| Residence | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Born | September 15, 1959 East London, South Africa |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Prize money | $128,284 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 18–40 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 87 (September 12, 1983) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1982, 1983, 1984) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1984) |
| US Open | 2R (1983) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 35–60 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 80 (January 3, 1983) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | QF (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1984) |
| US Open | 2R (1987) |
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