Country (sports) | United States |
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Born | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1 June 1947
Singles | |
Career record | 33–61 |
Highest ranking | No. 107 (Oct 15, 1973) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 1R (1973, 1974) |
Wimbledon | Q3 (1972) |
US Open | 1R (1971, 1972) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 11–30 |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | 2R (1973) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1974) |
US Open | 1R (1971) |
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