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