Tara Snyder

Tara Snyder (born May 26, 1977) is a former tennis player from the United States, who started a professional career in May 1995. She reached her highest individual ranking in the WTA Tour on November 16, 1998, when she was ranked No. 33 in the world.^[1] Snyder won the silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, after losing the final to Venezuela's María Vento-Kabchi.^[2] Tara won the US Junior Open^[3] and was regarded as one of the top US youth tennis players of her time.^{[citation needed]}

Tara Snyder

Country (sports)	United States
Residence	Wichita, Kansas, United States Houston, Texas, United States
Born	(1977-05-26) May 26, 1977 (age 47) Wichita, Kansas, United States
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Turned pro	1995
Retired	2006
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money	$641,324
Singles
Career record	302 - 235
Career titles	1 WTA, 5 ITF
Highest ranking	No. 33 (November 16, 1998)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	2R (1998)
French Open	2R (1998)
Wimbledon	2R (1998, 1999)
US Open	3R (1999)
Doubles
Career record	43 - 71
Career titles	0 WTA, 3 ITF
Highest ranking	No. 107 (April 10, 2000)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2000)
French Open	DNP
Wimbledon	1R (2000)
US Open	2R (2000)
Medal record Women's tennis Representing the  United States Pan American Games 1999 Winnipeg Singles
Last updated on: June 11, 2012.

Tara Snyder's father Darrel Snyder was a tennis teaching instructor and taught her the game.^{[citation needed]} Tara's uncle Dave Snyder was the Texas Longhorns tennis coach for many years.^[1][4]

References

1. Tara Snyder at the Women's Tennis Association
2. Robb, Sharon (August 6, 1999). "Cuban Weightlifter Sets Record". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on July 8, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
3. Cyphers, Luke (September 11, 1995). "Pete, Andre Join Martin For Davis". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
4. "Center named Texas tennis coach". Lawrence Journal-World. Associated Press. July 26, 2000. Retrieved March 23, 2011.