Gabriela Sabatini

    Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini (born 16 May 1970 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a former professional Argentine tennis player. She was one of the leading players on the women's circuit in the late-1980s and early-1990s. She won the women's singles title at the US Open in 1990, the women's doubles title at Wimbledon in 1988, two WTA Tour Championships in 1988 and 1994, and a silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games. Known affectionately as the Princess of the Pampas, her versatile stylish game and perceived attractiveness brought her a wide following.




    statics
    Country : Argentina
    Residence : Buenos Aires and Boca Raton
    Date of birth : 16 May 1970 (1970-05-16) (age 40)
    Place of birth : Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Height : 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
    Weight: 59 kg (130 lb)
    Turned pro : January 1985
    Retired : 1996
    Plays : Right, One-handed backhand
    Career prize money : $8,785,850
    Int. Tennis HOF : 2006 (member page)

    Singles
    Career record : 632–189
    Highest ranking : No. 3 (27 February 1989)

    Grand Slam results
    Australian Open : SF (1989, 1992, 1993, 1994)
    French Open: SF (1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992)
    Wimbledon : F (1991)
    US Open : W (1990)

    Doubles
    Career record : 252–96
    Career titles : 14
    Highest ranking : No. 7 (6 November 1988)

    Grand Slam Doubles results
    Australian Open : SF (1989)
    French Open : F (1986, 1987, 1989)
    Wimbledon : W (1988)
    US Open : SF (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1994)

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