Anne White

American tennis player with Wimbledon title

Anne White - American tennis player with Wimbledon title
Born

September 28th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competitor in women's tennis, achieved notable success during the 1980s. Reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 19 in 1985. Gained recognition for reaching the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 1982. Played for the United States in the Federation Cup and the Virginia Slims Championships. Involved in college tennis as a standout player at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she contributed to the team's national championship victory.

Reached Wimbledon quarterfinals in 1982

Achieved World No. 19 singles ranking

Competed in Federation Cup for the USA

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