Angela Haynes facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Irvine, California |
| Born | September 27, 1984 Bellflower, California |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Turned pro | 2002 |
| Retired | 2014 |
| Plays | Left (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $492,425 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 223–201 (52.59%) |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 95 (August 22, 2005) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2005) |
| French Open | 1R (2005) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2005) |
| US Open | 3R (2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 135–129 (51.14%) |
| Career titles | 8 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 86 (September 15, 2008) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (2008) |
| US Open | 1R (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) |
Angela Haynes (born September 27, 1984) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She was known for her powerful left-handed game. Angela reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 95 in August 2005.
Her brother, Dontia Haynes, was also a talented tennis player. He played for San Diego State University and was ranked among the top college players.
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Angela's Tennis Journey
Angela Haynes began her professional tennis career in 2002. She quickly showed her skills on the court. She played in many big tournaments around the world.
Early Career Highlights
In 2004, Angela had a great run at the US Open. She entered the tournament as a wildcard. This means she was invited to play even without a high enough ranking. She made it to the third round, which was a big achievement. There, she played against Francesca Schiavone and lost in two sets.
In 2005, Angela reached her first doubles final. She teamed up with Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the JPMorgan Chase Open in Los Angeles. They played against Elena Dementieva and Flavia Pennetta. Angela and Bethanie played well but lost the match.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2008, Angela played in another doubles final. This time, she partnered with Mashona Washington in Memphis. They faced the strong team of Lindsay Davenport and Lisa Raymond. Davenport and Raymond won the match.
Angela Haynes won two singles titles during her career. She also won eight doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. These wins helped her climb the rankings.
Due to some injuries, Angela Haynes stopped playing professional tennis in 2014.
Tennis Gear
Angela's tennis clothes were provided by Adidas. Her racquets came from Babolat. She often used the Babolat Pure Storm racquet. Angela also liked to wear bandanas while she played.
Video Game Appearance
Angela Haynes appeared in the 2006 video game Top Spin 2. This game was available on the Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS. It allowed fans to play as their favorite tennis stars, including Angela.
