Amanda Coetzer
Tennis player and Grand Slam semi-finalist
Born
October 22nd, 1971
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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A professional tennis player, achieved significant success during the 1990s. Ranked as high as world No. 3 in singles, reached the semi-finals of the French Open and the U.S. Open. Notable for strong performances on clay and hard courts. Overall career included participation in 34 Grand Slam tournaments. Also represented South Africa in international team competitions, contributing to her country's tennis legacy.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 3
Reached semi-finals of the French Open in 1992
Competed in the 1997 U.S. Open semi-finals
Won 4 WTA singles titles
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