Jennifer Saberon

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Jennifer Saberon
Country (sports)Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Born (1969-01-20) 20 January 1969 (age 54)
Singles
Career record1–6 (Federation Cup)
Doubles
Career record2–7 (Federation Cup)
Medal record
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1991 Manila Mixed doubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1985 Bangkok Mixed doubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1987 Jakarta Mixed doubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1991 Manila Women's team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1985 Bangkok Women's doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1985 Bangkok Women's team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1987 Jakarta Women's team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1991 Manila Women's doubles

Jennifer Saberon (born 20 January 1969) is a Filipino former professional tennis player.

A serve-and-volleyer, Saberon started playing tennis at the age of 12 and was ranked amongst the world's top 20 in junior tennis. She made a Wimbledon semi-final in girls' doubles in 1986. [1]

Saberon competed for the Philippines Federation Cup team in the late 1980s, appearing in nine ties. [1]

As a national representative she also featured in multiple editions of the Southeast Asian Games and won eight medals, including a mixed doubles gold at her home games in Manila in 1991. [1]

Saberon left the tour in the 1990s to study in the United States and play collegiate tennis, first at St. Ambrose University in Iowa and then Loyola Marymount University. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Garcia, Irene (2 April 1993). "Courting Success at Loyola : Saberon Has Yet to Lose With Her Serve-and-Volley Game". Los Angeles Times .
  2. ↑ "State Romps Over Ohio 11-5". Greensboro News and Record . 23 May 1991.
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