Stories
Biography
- Began playing tennis at age 5 because her sisters played...Coached by T.J. Middleton...Prefers hard courts...Father, Alf, is retired; mother, Hilary, is a housewife; has two older sisters, Karen and Ingrid, and an older brother, David...Most memorable experiences are winning the 1995 US Open junior doubles title and meeting former South African President Nelson Mandela...Enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Plays
Right-HandedCareer High
140Height
5' 8 1/4'' (1.73 m)Birthday
Aug 6, 1978 August 6, 1978Birthplace
Bloemfontein, South AfricaCareer Highlights
SINGLES
Winner (0 WTA Tour): 2001 - ITF/Midlothian-USA; 2000- ITF/Jackson-USA; 1997 - ITF/Lee-on-Solent-GBR; 1996 - ITF/Pretoria-RSA, ITF/Hatfield-GBR.
DOUBLES
Winner (1): 2002 - Quebec City (w/Reeves).
Finalist (1): 1999 - Oklahoma City (w/Coetzer).
Semifinalist (3): 2003 - Sydney (w/Coetzer), Memphis (w/Coetzer); 2002 - Amelia Island (w/Coetzer).
Quarterfinalist (1): 2000 - Scottsdale (w/De Villiers).
ADDITIONAL
South African Fed Cup Team 1997-98, 2003.