Country (sports) | United States |
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Born | 11 October 1956 |
Turned pro | 1978 |
Retired | 1988 |
Prize money | US$ 199,233 |
Singles | |
Career record | 43–47 |
Highest ranking | No. 44 (April 2, 1984) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1978) |
French Open | 2R (1981, 1983, 1985) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1981, 1983) |
US Open | 1R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 37–38 |
Highest ranking | No. 31 (August 17, 1987) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1982) |
French Open | 3R (1984) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1979, 1980, 1981) |
US Open | 3R (1985) |
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