Nicole Pratt
Tennis player, coach, and sportscaster
Born
March 5th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Competed professionally in women's tennis, achieving a career-high singles ranking of World No. 38 in 2000. Played in all four Grand Slam tournaments and reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 1997. Transitioned into coaching and sportscasting after retiring from professional play. Contributed to the development of young Australian tennis players through coaching roles.
Achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 38
Reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 1997
Coached junior tennis players in Australia
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