Donna Faber

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Donna Faber
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1971-07-05) July 5, 1971 (age 52)
Playsleft-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money $319,367
Singles
Career record116-129
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 55 (June 25, 1990)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 4R (1989, 1990)
French Open 2R (1988, 1990, 1992)
Wimbledon 3R (1989)
US Open 4R (1989)
Doubles
Career record11-47
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 122 (December 2, 1991)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open 3R (1991)
French Open 2R (1989, 1990)
Wimbledon Q2 (1990, 1993)

Donna Faber (born July 5, 1971) is a former professional tennis player. She competed in Grand Slam tournaments from 1988 to 1993. [1]

Contents

WTA Tour finals

Singles 2 (0–2)

ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss0–1Nov 1990 São Paulo, BrazilClay Flag of Germany.svg Veronika Martinek 2–6, 4–6
Loss0–2Feb 1992 Wellington, New ZealandHard Flag of France.svg Noëlle van Lottum 4–6, 0–6

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References

  1. "Donna Faber's biography at ITF" . Retrieved February 16, 2011.