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Carol Christian (tennis)

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Carol Christian
Full nameCarol Pat Christian[1]
Country (sports) United States
BornNovember 9, 1962
Prize money$56,812
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 111 (August 1, 1988)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open3R (1988)
French Open1R (1988)
US Open1R (1988)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1989)
French Open1R (1984)
US Open1R (1984)

Carol Pat Christian (born 1962) is an American former professional tennis player.

Biography

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Christian grew up in San Bernardino, California and while at Pacific High School won back to back Southern Section doubles titles, with Pat Shellhammer.[2]

Collegiate tennis

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In 1980 and 1981, Christian played collegiate women's tennis at Cal State Fullerton for Titans Head Coach Jan Billings.

Professional tennis

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As a professional player she reached a best singles ranking of 111 in the world. Her best performance in a grand slam tournament was a third round appearance at the 1988 Australian Open. Christian had a WTA professional record of 45 wins and 47 losses during her career.

References

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  1. ^ "County goes unrepresented in S.B. Open semis". San Bernardino County Sun. March 19, 1988. p. 27.
  2. ^ "Campbell Hall girls' tennis still in triple crown hunt". Redlands Daily Facts. December 2, 2010.
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