Capriati, Jennifer (1976–)

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Capriati, Jennifer (1976–)

American tennis player. Born Mar 29, 1976, in Long Island, NY.

Turned pro at 14, making the semifinals for singles at Roland Garros (1990), the youngest player to reach that round in a Grand Slam; won a gold medal for singles at Barcelona Olympics (1992); won singles championship at Australian Open (2001, 2002), Roland Garros (2001); competed in semifinals for singles at US Open (1991, 2001, 2003).

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