Wednesday, April 7, 2010

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)