Sylvia Hanika
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Sylvia Hanika (born 30 November 1959) is a former professional tennis player from Germany. She is remembered for finishing as the runner-up at the French Open in 1981 and for winning the Year End Championships in 1982. She was ranked as high as No. 5 in the world.
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Country (sports) | West Germany (1959–1990) Germany (1990–present) |
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Residence | La Manga, Spain |
Born | (1959-11-30) 30 November 1959 (age 64) Munich, West Germany |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Turned pro | 1977 |
Retired | 1990 |
Plays | Left-handed (one handed-backhand) |
Prize money | US$ 454,347 |
Singles | |
Career record | 378–223 (62.9%) |
Career titles | 6 |
Highest ranking | No. 5 (12 September 1983) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1983) |
French Open | F (1981) |
Wimbledon | 4R (1982, 1987) |
US Open | QF (1979, 1981, 1983, 1984) |
Other tournaments | |
Tour Finals | W (1982) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 47–48 |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 92 (14 August 1989) |
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