Clare Wood

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Clare Wood (born March 8, 1968, Zululand) is a former professional tennis player.[1] She played on the WTA tour from 1985 to 1997, making 12 consecutive appearances at the Wimbledon Championships. She retired with a 73-119 singles record with notable scalps including Jo Durie and Mary Pierce.

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[edit] Wightman Cup

When Wood lost to Jennifer Capriati on September 14 1989, her opponent became the youngest ever Wightman Cup player,[2] and the first player for four years to win a Wightman Cup match 6-0 6-0.[3]

[edit] Fed Cup

Wood played 28 singles and 24 doubles matches for Great Britain in the Fed Cup between 1988 and 1997.

[edit] Olympic Games

Wood represented the United Kingdom in the Olympic Games in 1988, 1992 and 1996,[4] when she lost in the quarter-finals of the doubles partnering Valda Lake 6-2 6-1 to Mary Joe Fernandez and Gigi Fernández.[5]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Tennis Corner Retrieved 2008-05-26
  2. ^ International Team: Wightman Cup. Tennis Lovers. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  3. ^ Carter, Bob (2005-04-22). Teenage sensation became destiny's child. ESPN. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  4. ^ Clare Wood - Olympic record. Team GB. British Olympic Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  5. ^ Tennis: Andre Agassi Triumphs in Quarterfinals. Olympics Update 1996. The New York Times (1996-06-30). Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
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