Clare Thompson
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Clare Thompson (born 10 June 1963) is an Australian former professional tennis player.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Born ...
Country (sports) | Australia |
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Born | (1963-11-06) 6 November 1963 (age 60) |
Prize money | $42,283 |
Singles | |
Career titles | 1 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 299 (18 July 1988) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1988) |
Doubles | |
Career titles | 1 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 179 (25 March 1991) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1988, 1989, 1991) |
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Thompson spent the early years of her career in the United States, playing college tennis for the United States International University, which was based in San Diego.[1]
Her professional career included an appearance at the 1988 Australian Open, where she received a wildcard into the main draw and played Janine Tremelling in the first round, with the winner to face top seed Steffi Graf. Thompson was beaten by Tremelling in three sets.[2]