Dianne Matias

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Dianne Matias
Full nameDianne Kenneth Matias
Country (sports)Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Born (1985-02-02) February 2, 1985 (age 39)
Balagtas, Bulacan, Philippines
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$6,922
Singles
Career record15–30
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 670 (October 21, 2002)
Doubles
Career record11–19
Career titles1 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 742 (July 7, 2003)
Medal record
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Mixed doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Women's doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Women's team

Dianne Kenneth Matias (born 2 February 1985) is a Filipino-American former professional tennis player.

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Born in Balagtas, Philippines, Matias was six years of age when her family emigrated to the United States and she grew up in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. [1] She played collegiate tennis for the University of Southern California between 2003 and 2007, earning a best national ranking of 32. Her two younger brothers, Ace and Ivan, also competed at collegiate level. [2]

Matias reached a best singles world ranking of 670 on the professional tour. In 2006, she featured in the qualifying draw for the Indian Wells Open (WTA Tour event) and was eliminated by Victoria Azarenka. She won three bronze medals for the Philippines at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games. In 2008, she represented the Philippines Fed Cup team in three ties, against Syria, South Korea and Singapore. Undefeated, she won her only singles match and both of her doubles rubbers.

From 2013 to 2021, Matias served as the head women's coach for Cal State Fullerton. [1]

ITF finals

Singles (0–1)

ResultDateLocationSurfaceOpponentScore
LossNov 2001 Manila, PhilippinesHard Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg Chuang Chia-jung 2–6, 1–6

Doubles (1–0)

ResultDateLocationSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
WinNov 2002 Manila, PhilippinesHard Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kim Kilsdonk Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dong Yanhua
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Yao		4–6, 6–4, 6–4

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References

  1. 1 2 Cayabyab, Jiyo (December 7, 2020). "Family heritage drives Dianne Matias". Daily Titan .
  2. ↑ Bern, Taylor (April 18, 2013). "20 questions with ... UNLV tennis player Ace Matias". Las Vegas Sun .
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