Tara Snyder
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Tara Snyder (born May 26, 1977 in Wichita, Kansas) is a former tennis player from the United States, who started a professional career in May 1995. She reached her highest individual ranking in the WTA Tour on November 16, 1998, when she was ranked No. 33 in the world.[1] Snyder won the silver medal at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, after losing the final to Venezuela's María Vento-Kabchi.[2] Tara won the US Junior Open[3] and was regarded as one of the top US youth tennis players of her time.[citation needed]
Tara Snyder's father Darrel Snyder was a tennis teaching instructor and taught her the game.[citation needed] Tara's uncle Dave Snyder was the Texas Longhorns tennis coach for many years.[1][4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Tara Snyder". WTA Tour. http://www.wtatennis.com/player/tara-snyder_2257889_7725/0,,12781,00.html. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ Robb, Sharon (1999-08-06). "Cuban Weightlifter Sets Record". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1999-08-06/news/9908060161_1_games-record-gold-medal. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ Cyphers, Luke (1995-09-11). "Pete, Andre Join Martin For Davis". New York Daily News. http://articles.nydailynews.com/1995-09-11/sports/17990468_1_louis-armstrong-stadium-doubles-singles. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ "Center named Texas tennis coach". Lawrence Journal-World. Associated Press. 2000-07-26. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5VQyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ueUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5387,2409373. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
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