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Angela Haynes
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Country (sports)  United States
Residence Irvine, California
Born (1984-09-27) September 27, 1984 (age 40)
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 on September 27, 1984, is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She was a very good player! Her highest ranking in singles tennis was No. 95 in the world, which she reached in August 2005. She played with her left hand and used a two-handed backhand.

Angela Haynes' Tennis Career Highlights

Angela had a great tennis career. She became a professional player in 2002. She won two singles titles and eight doubles titles in the ITF Circuit.

Playing at the US Open

In 2004, Angela got a special entry, called a wildcard, into the US Open. She played very well and reached the third round of the tournament. This was a big achievement for her.

Doubles Matches and Retirement

Angela also played in many doubles matches. In 2005, she reached her first doubles final with her partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands. They played against Elena Dementieva and Flavia Pennetta in Los Angeles.

Later, in 2008, Angela and her partner Mashona Washington played against famous tennis stars Lindsay Davenport and Lisa Raymond in Memphis. Angela Haynes stopped playing professional tennis in 2014 due to some injuries.

What Angela Haynes Wore and Used

When Angela played tennis, her clothing was provided by Adidas. Her tennis racquets were provided by Babolat. She was known to use the Babolat Pure Storm racquet. Angela also liked to wear bandanas while she was playing her matches.

Angela Haynes in Video Games

Angela Haynes was featured in the 2006 video game Top Spin 2. This game was available on different gaming systems like the Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS. It allowed players to experience what it was like to be a professional tennis player.

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