Amanda Coetzer is a retired professional tennis player from South Africa with a career-high singles ranking of World Number 3, reached in November 1997. In her career, she won 9 singles tour-level titles and 9 doubles titles.
Player Profile
Amanda Coetzer was born on October 22, 1971, in Hoopstad, South Africa. She still resides in her hometown. Coetzer stands 158 cm tall. She is right-handed and has a two-handed backhand.
| Height / weight | 1.58 m / 54 kg |
| Born | 22 Oct 1971 |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
She has been coached by Gavin Hopper and Lori McNeil. In her career that spanned from 1988 to 2004, she earned US$5,594,821 in prize money.
Career
Coetzer has a singles career record of 568-337. Her best Grand Slam finish as a singles player was in the semifinals. As a doubles player, she made it to the finals of the US Open while paired with Ines Gorrochategui. They lost to the pairing of Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Helena Suková.
In addition to her doubles wins, she has 9 doubles titles, reaching 21 finals including the Indian Wells Masters where she won in 1993, while paired with Mary Joe Fernandez.
Coetzer retired from playing professional tennis in 2004.
Career Record
Singles
- Career Record: 568–337 (62.8%)
Career Titles: 9
- Highest Singles Ranking: 3 (November 3, 1997)
Best Grand Slam Singles Performances
- Australian Open - SF (1996, 1997)
- French Open - SF (1997)
- Wimbledon - 4R (1994)
- US Open - QF (1994, 1996, 1998)
Doubles
- Career Record: 269–219
Career Titles: 9
- Highest Doubles Ranking: 15 (September 27, 1993)
Best Grand Slam Doubles Performances
- Australian Open - QF (2002)
- French Open - SF (1993, 1994)
- Wimbledon - 3R (1998, 2001)
- US Open - F (1993)
Mixed Doubles
- Career Record: 18–18
Best Grand Slam Mixed Doubles Performances
- Australian Open - 2R (1995, 2001)
- French Open - QF (1994)
- Wimbledon - QF (2000)
- US Open - 2R (1992, 1993)
People Ask
How tall is Amanda Coetzer?
She is 158 cm tall or 5 feet and 2 inches.
When did Amanda Coetzer retire?
She retired from professional tennis in June 2004.
What is Amanda Coetzer’s career-high singles ranking?
She has reached World No. 3. She reached this on November 3, 1997.
