Susan Leo

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Susan Leo
Country (sports)Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Born (1962-08-10) 10 August 1962 (age 61)
Brisbane, Australia
Height5 ft 4+12 in (1.64 m)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record52–89
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 2R (1980, 1981)
French Open 2R (1982)
Wimbledon 3R (1981, 1983, 1984)
US Open 3R (1980)
Doubles
Career record101–124
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open 2R (1980, 1982)
Wimbledon QF (1981, 1982)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon 2R (1980)
US Open 2R (1978)

Susan Leo (born 10 August 1962) is a retired professional tennis player from Australia. [1] She competed in the Fed Cup from 1980 to 1983. [2]

Leo won the singles title at the Queensland Open in 1976 and at the Western Australian Open in 1980. [3] She reached the quarterfinals in doubles at Wimbledon in 1981 and 1982. [4]

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References

  1. Susan Leo at Women's Tennis Association
  2. Susan Leo: Player Profile at fedcup.com
  3. David Emery, ed. (1983). Who's Who in International Tennis. London: Sphere. p. 69. ISBN   978-0722133200.
  4. "Wimbledon player archive – Sue Leo". AELTC.