Maja Palaveršić
| Full name | Maja Palaveršić-Coopersmith |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |
 Yugoslavia (1988–1991) Croatia (from 1992) |
| Residence | Split, Croatia |
| Born |
24 March 1973 Split, Croatia |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Turned pro | 1988 |
| Retired | 2004 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $197,170 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 290 – 243 |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 6 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 117 (17 September 2001) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2001) |
| French Open | Q2 (2001) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2001, 2002) |
| US Open | Q3 (2001) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 91 – 127 |
| Career titles | 0 WTA, 5 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 109 (22 July 2002) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (2002) |
Maja Palaveršić-Coopersmith (born 24 March 1973) is a Croatian tennis player that played for Yugoslavia and Croatia.[1] Together with Nadin Ercegović, Gorana Matić and Maja Murić she was a member of the original Croatian Fed Cup team in 1992.
Her best singles result was First Round in 2001 Australian Open. She also won six ITF titles.
Career highlights
Significant wins include victories over future top 15 players like Daniela Hantuchová, Roberta Vinci and Kirsten Flipkens.
Personal life
She is coached by her husband, Roy Coopersmith, with whom she has two children with. Her daughter, Nicole, plays international tennis on the junior and pro circuits.
References
External links
- Maja Palaveršić at the Women's Tennis Association
- Maja Palaveršić at the International Tennis Federation
- Maja Palaveršić at the Fed Cup
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