Tara Snyder

American tennis player

Tara Snyder
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceWichita, Kansas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States
Born (1977-05-26) May 26, 1977 (age 46)
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Turned pro1995
Retired2006
PlaysRight-handed
(two-handed backhand)
Prize money$641,324
Singles
Career record302 - 235
Career titles1 WTA, 5 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 33 (November 16, 1998)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1998)
French Open2R (1998)
Wimbledon2R (1998, 1999)
US Open3R (1999)
Doubles
Career record43 - 71
Career titles0 WTA, 3 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 107 (April 10, 2000)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (2000)
French OpenDNP
Wimbledon1R (2000)
US Open2R (2000)
Medal record
Last updated on: June 11, 2012.

Tara Snyder (born May 26, 1977) is a former tennis player from the United States, who started a professional career in May 1995. She reached her highest individual ranking in the WTA Tour on November 16, 1998, when she was ranked No. 33 in the world.[1] Snyder won the silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, after losing the final to Venezuela's María Vento-Kabchi.[2] Tara won the US Junior Open[3] and was regarded as one of the top US youth tennis players of her time.[citation needed]

Tara Snyder's father Darrel Snyder was a tennis teaching instructor and taught her the game.[citation needed] Tara's uncle Dave Snyder was the Texas Longhorns tennis coach for many years.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Tara Snyder at the Women's Tennis Association
  2. ^ Robb, Sharon (August 6, 1999). "Cuban Weightlifter Sets Record". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
  3. ^ Cyphers, Luke (September 11, 1995). "Pete, Andre Join Martin For Davis". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  4. ^ "Center named Texas tennis coach". Lawrence Journal-World. Associated Press. July 26, 2000. Retrieved March 23, 2011.
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