Kim Sands
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 October 1956 |
| Turned pro | 1978 |
| Retired | 1988 |
| Prize money | US$ 199,233 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 43–47 |
| Highest ranking | No. 44 (April 2, 1984) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1978) |
| French Open | 2R (1981, 1983, 1985) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1981, 1983) |
| US Open | 1R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 37–38 |
| Highest ranking | No. 31 (August 17, 1987) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1982) |
| French Open | 3R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1979, 1980, 1981) |
| US Open | 3R (1985) |
Kim Sands (born 11 October 1956) is an American former professional tennis player. She reached 44th in the WTA rankings in April 1984 and became the first African-American woman to receive a scholarship to the University of Miami[1] where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree.[2]
References
- ^ "Honor Roll: Women". USTA. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ "Kim Sands – Panelist: Black Women Champions & their impact on Tennis". American Tennis Association. Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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