Kim Sands

Kim Sands (born October 11, 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 where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree.[1]

Kim Sands
Country (sports) United States
Born (1956-10-11) October 11, 1956
Singles
Career record
Highest rankingNo. 44 (April 2, 1984)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1978)
French Open2R (1981, 1983, 1985)
Wimbledon2R (1981, 1983)
US Open1R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986)
Doubles
Career record
Highest rankingNo. 31 (August 17, 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1982)
French Open3R (1984)
Wimbledon3R (1979, 1980, 1981)
US Open3R (1985)

References

  1. "Honor Roll: Women". USTA. Retrieved August 19, 2014.


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