Country (sports) | South Africa |
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Born | Johannesburg, South Africa | 18 September 1950
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 1R (1969, 1970) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1969) |
US Open | 2R (1969) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
French Open | 3R (1969) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1970) |
US Open | 1R (1969) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Wimbledon | 2R (1970) |
US Open | 1R (1969) |
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