Niki Ninaus
| Country (sports) |  Austria Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | February 22, 1974 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No 741 (24 May 1999) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 490 (19 Apr 1999) |
Niki Ninaus (born 22 February 1974) is an Australian former professional tennis player of Austrian descent.
Ninaus, who grew up in Sydney, is the daughter of Austrian-born football player Herbert Ninaus. Her father was a member of the Austrian squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup and played for Australia's "B" team after emigrating.[1][2]
Active on the professional tour in the 1990s, Ninaus made a WTA Tour singles main draw appearance as a wildcard at the 1996 Meta Styrian Open, held in Austria. She had best career rankings of 741 in singles and 490 in doubles.
References[edit]
- ^ "Soccer star's daughter sets goals for the tennis court". The Australian Jewish Times. New South Wales, Australia. 2 February 1990. p. 35. Retrieved 13 December 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "In Memoriam Herbert Ninaus". MeinBezirk.at (in German). 31 May 2015.