Country (sports) | Nigeria |
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Residence | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Born | 9 April, 1974 Enugu, Nigeria |
Turned pro | 1993 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 245 |
Olympic Games | Out first round (1996) |
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