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Jamie Golder

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Jamie Golder
Country (sports) United States
Born (1962-02-21) February 21, 1962 (age 62)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
CollegeUniversity of Miami
Prize money$64,829
Singles
Career record31–68
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1987)
French Open2R (1984)
Wimbledon1R (1983, 1984)
US Open2R (1984)
Doubles
Career record13–41
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1988)
French Open1R (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987)
Wimbledon1R (1985, 1986)
US Open1R (1985)
Medal record
Maccabiah Games
Silver medal – second place 1985 Israel Women's singles

Jamie Golder (born February 21, 1962) is an American former professional tennis player.

Biography

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Born in Fort Lauderdale, Golder played college tennis for the University of Miami before joining the professional tour.

During her professional career she featured in the main draw of all four grand slam tournaments, most notably at the 1984 French Open, where she had an opening round win over fourth seed Andrea Jaeger, who retired hurt after losing the first set 5–7.[1]

Golder won a silver medal behind Ronni Reis in the women's singles event at the 1985 Maccabiah Games in Israel.[2]

She was the second wife of actor and comedian Art Metrano.

References

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  1. ^ "Top Seeds Cruise Into Third Round". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. June 1, 1984. p. 12.
  2. ^ "Dramatic Tennis Singles Match". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. July 26, 1985.
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