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Biography
- Won 1977 Roland Garros title, defeating Florenta Mihai in final... Also runner-up at Roland Garros in 1978 (l. Ruzici) and 1983 (l. Evert); won 1978 Roland Garros doubles title (w/Ruzici)... Junior girls’ champion at 1973 Roland Garros and 1974 Wimbledon... Reached career-high ranking of No.6 in 1982... Member of Yugoslavian Fed Cup Team 1973, 1975-76, 1978-80, 1984.... Former head coach of Slovenian national women’s tennis team and Fed Cup captain... At Bol in 2002 was presented with a WTA Mentor Appreciation Award for her work with the WTA Tour's Partners for Success... Unsuccessful candidate in 2004 European Parliamentary elections... Qualified for WTA Finals in 1976 (1r), 1977 (RR), 1981 (2r) and 1982 (2r). Member of Yugoslavian Fed Cup Team 1973, 1975-76, 1978-80, 1984... Has a son, Tim.
Plays
Right-HandedCareer High
6Height
5'3" (1.60 m)Birthday
Jul 20, 1956 July 20, 1956Birthplace
Maribor, YugoslaviaCareer Highlights
SINGLES
Winner (5): 1982 - Los Angeles; 1978 - Hamburg [German Open]; 1977 - Roland Garros; 1976 - Rome, Canadian Open.
DOUBLES
Winner (6): 1985 - Bregenz; 1984 - Houston; 1982 - WTA Championships; 1978 - Roland Garros, Hamburg [German Open], Rome.
ADDITIONAL
Yugoslavian Fed Cup team 1973, 1975-76, 1978-80, 1984.