Bartkowicz, Peaches (1949–)
Bartkowicz, Peaches (1949–)
American tennis player. Name variations: Jane Bartkowicz. Born Jane Bartkowicz, April 16, 1949, in Hamtramck, Michigan; trained by Jean Hoxie.
Won 17 age-group titles before turning professional; at 15, was the youngest player to win the Jr. Wimbledon tournament; won a silver medal for women's singles at Mexico City Olympics (1968) and bronze medals for doubles and mixed doubles; during pro career, won 14 tournaments. Inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (2002).
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