Robin Harris (tennis)

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Robin Harris
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg United States
Born (1956-04-13) April 13, 1956 (age 68)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
French Open 1R (1978)
Wimbledon 2R (1978)
US Open 2R (1977)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open 2R (1978)

Robin Harris (born April 13, 1956) is an American former professional tennis player. [1]

A native of La Jolla, Harris briefly played varsity tennis for San Diego City College and was the only female member of the team. [2] She was active on tour in the 1970s, featuring in main draws at the French Open and Wimbledon.

In 1976, she had an indirect role in the Renée Richards controversy, Harris was the player defeated in a tournament final by Richards, and after the match, Richards was outed as transgender by a reporter. [3]

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References

  1. "Net exhibition doubles match set in Carlsbad". Times-Advocate . June 5, 1974.
  2. "Rockin' Robin Takes on Renee". Pensacola News Journal . September 22, 1977.
  3. "The tennis dilemma: is she or isn't she?". Austin American-Statesman . August 15, 1976.