Andrea Jaeger

Tennis player and preacher

Andrea Jaeger - Tennis player and preacher
Born

June 4th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Achieved significant success on the tennis circuit during the 1980s. Won the French Open junior title in 1980 and turned professional shortly thereafter. Ranked as high as No. 2 in the world in 1983. Claimed 10 singles titles and was a finalist at Wimbledon in 1983. Later transitioned into a preaching career and became involved in philanthropic efforts.

Reached finals at Wimbledon in 1983

Achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2

Won 10 WTA singles titles

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