Jill Craybas

Tennis player; 2005 US Open competitor

Jill Craybas - Tennis player; 2005 US Open competitor
Born

July 4th, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional tennis player competed primarily in the 1990s and 2000s. Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 39 in 2005. Played in various Grand Slam tournaments, with the best performance being reaching the third round of the US Open in 2005. Participated in the Women's Tennis Association circuit and contributed to the development of the sport at the grassroots level.

Reached third round of 2005 US Open

Achieved career-high singles ranking of No. 39

Competed in multiple Grand Slam tournaments

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