Andrea Jaeger
Andrea Jaeger (/ˈjeɪɡər/ YAY-gər; born June 4, 1965) is an American former professional tennis player. A former world No. 2, Jaeger's brief but successful tennis career ended prematurely due to injury.
Jaeger in 1981 | |
| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Santa Rosa Beach, Florida |
| Born | June 4, 1965 Chicago, Illinois |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Turned pro | 1980 |
| Retired | 1985 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two handed-backhand) |
| Prize money | US$ 1,379,065 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 260–85 (75.4%) |
| Career titles | 10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 2 (August 17, 1981) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1982) |
| French Open | F (1982) |
| Wimbledon | F (1983) |
| US Open | SF (1980, 1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 47–38 |
| Career titles | 4 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1981, 1982) |
| French Open | QF (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1981) |
| US Open | SF (1980) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | W (1981) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1980, 1983) |
Jaeger started her professional tennis career at the age of 14 and went on to win pro tennis tournaments while still competing in other junior tennis events. By the age of 16, she was the second ranked female professional tennis player in the world. Jaeger reached the singles finals at the French Open in 1982 and at Wimbledon in 1983. She also reached the singles semifinals at the Australian Open and the U.S. Open. During her career, Jaeger won 10 singles titles. In mixed doubles, Jaeger won the French Open with Jimmy Arias in 1981.
After retiring from tennis in 1987, Jaeger became involved in philanthropic efforts and started a foundation for children with cancer. In 2006, she became an Anglican Dominican nun.