Sanchez Vicario, Arantxa (1971–)
Sanchez Vicario, Arantxa (1971–)
Spanish tennis player. Born Dec 18, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain.
Turned pro (1985); won Belgian Open (1988), Spanish Open (1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001), Canadian Open (1992, 1994), and German Open (1995); won French Open (1989, 1994, 1998) and US Open (1994); won a silver medal for doubles and a bronze for singles at Barcelona Olympics (1992) and a silver for singles and bronze for doubles at Atlanta Olympics (1996); became the 5th woman in the Open Era to win 700 singles matches (2001). Named ESPN Best Female Tennis Player of the Year (1994); received the Principe De Asturiasi, the 1st Spanish woman and 3rd female athlete so honored (1998).
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