| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 October 1958 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1977) |
Pamela Baily (born 29 October 1958 [1] ) is an Australian tennis player.
| Country (sports) | Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 October 1958 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1977) |
Pamela Baily (born 29 October 1958 [1] ) is an Australian tennis player.
Baily won the junior girl's title at the 1977 Australian Open in January (Amanda Tobin won the competition in December of that year). [2]
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