Kim Sands
American tennis player / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kim Sands (born 11 October 1956) is an American former professional tennis player. She reached 44th in the WTA rankings in April 1984 and became the first African-American woman to receive a scholarship to the University of Miami[1] where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree.[2]
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Country (sports) | United States |
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Born | (1956-10-11) 11 October 1956 (age 67) |
Turned pro | 1978 |
Retired | 1988 |
Prize money | US$ 199,233 |
Singles | |
Career record | 43–47 |
Highest ranking | No. 44 (April 2, 1984) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1978) |
French Open | 2R (1981, 1983, 1985) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1981, 1983) |
US Open | 1R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 37–38 |
Highest ranking | No. 31 (August 17, 1987) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1982) |
French Open | 3R (1984) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1979, 1980, 1981) |
US Open | 3R (1985) |
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