Chanda Rubin facts for kids
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Rubin at the 2015 US Open
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Lafayette, Louisiana |
| Born | February 18, 1976 Lafayette |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Turned pro | August 1991 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $4,470,180 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 399–254 (61.1%) |
| Career titles | 7 |
| Highest ranking | No. 6 (April 8, 1996) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1996) |
| French Open | QF (1995, 2000, 2003) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2002) |
| US Open | 4R (1992, 1995, 2002) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | RR (2003) |
| Olympic Games | 3R (2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 227–161 (58.51%) |
| Career titles | 10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 9 (April 15, 1996) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1996) |
| French Open | SF (2003) |
| Wimbledon | SF (2002) |
| US Open | F (1999) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 1R (2004) |
Chanda Rubin, born on February 18, 1976, is an American former professional tennis player. She was one of the top 10 players in the world! During her career, she made it to the semifinals of the 1996 Australian Open and the quarterfinals of the French Open three times. She even beat world No. 1 players like Serena Williams and Martina Hingis! In doubles, she won the 1996 Australian Open with Arantxa Sánchez Vicario. She also reached the finals of the 1999 US Open with Sandrine Testud.
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About Chanda Rubin's Early Life
Chanda Rubin was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her father, Edward D. Rubin, was a judge in Louisiana. Her mother's name is Bernadette Fontenot Rubin. Chanda was the middle child of three siblings. When she was a kid, a coach named Nehemiah Atkinson taught her how to play tennis.
In April 2015, Chanda married Mireyou Hollier. They welcomed their daughter in October 2016.
Chanda Rubin's Amazing Tennis Career
Becoming a Junior Star
In 1992, Chanda won the girls' singles title at Wimbledon. This helped her become the world No. 2 player in the junior rankings.
Breaking Through in 1995
The year 1995 was a big one for Chanda on the professional tennis tour. At the French Open, she had an incredible comeback. She was losing badly in the third set against the 5th seed, Jana Novotná, but she saved nine match points and won the match! She then reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, where she lost to the world No. 1, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario.
At Wimbledon, Chanda played the longest women's match in Wimbledon history. She defeated Patricia Hy-Boulais in a match that lasted 7–6, 6–7, 17–15. Later that year, at the LA Tennis Championships, she beat world No. 8 Gabriela Sabatini and world No. 2 Sánchez Vicario. She made it to the final but lost to world No. 3 Conchita Martínez.
Australian Open Success in 1996
In 1996, Chanda reached the semifinals of the Australian Open. She defeated Sabatini and then had another amazing win against Sánchez Vicario with a score of 6–4, 2–6, 16–14. This quarterfinal match had 48 games, which was a record for a women's match at the Australian Open at the time. Chanda lost in the semifinals to the champion, Monica Seles, even though she was leading in the final set. A few days later, Chanda and Sánchez Vicario teamed up to win the doubles title!
After reaching the final of the 1996 Miami Open, Chanda reached her highest singles ranking ever: No. 6 in the world. Unfortunately, she fractured a bone in her right hand during that tournament and had to miss most of the rest of the season.
Winning Titles and Beating Top Players
In 1997, Chanda represented the United States and won the 1997 Hopman Cup with Justin Gimelstob. She didn't lose any of her singles matches in that tournament. She also won her first singles title at the Linz Open, defeating world No. 4 Jana Novotná.
In 1999, Chanda won her second career title at the Hobart International. At the Indian Wells tournament, she defeated both Amanda Coetzer and the world No. 1, Martina Hingis, in straight sets.
Chanda faced some injuries during her career. She had knee surgery in 2001 and again in 2002, which caused her to miss parts of those seasons.
However, she made a strong comeback in 2002. In August, she won the title in Los Angeles. On her way to the title, she defeated Lindsay Davenport, Jelena Dokic, and even the world No. 1, Serena Williams! Her win against Serena ended Williams' amazing 21-match winning streak.
In 2003, Chanda reached the semifinals of the Miami Open, beating Amélie Mauresmo and Justine Henin. This helped her reach No. 6 in the rankings again. She also won the Eastbourne International title for a second time, which was her last career title.
Chanda Rubin missed most of the 2004–2006 seasons because of her ongoing knee injury. Her last professional match was in October 2006.
Life After Tennis
Chanda Rubin was honored for her tennis achievements. She was inducted into the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.
In 2013, Chanda earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard Extension School. After retiring from tennis, she started a new career in broadcasting. She now works for Tennis Channel as a presenter and commentator, sharing her knowledge of the sport.
Awards and Honors
- 1995: ATA Athlete of the Year
- 1995: TENNIS Magazine Most Improved Player of the Year
- 1995: US Tennis Association Female Athlete of the Year
- 1995: WTA Most Improved Player of the Year
- 1997: Arthur Ashe Leadership Award
- 2002: Family Circle Player Who Makes a Difference Award
- 2003: USTA Service Bowl Award
- 2008: International Lawn Tennis Danzig Trophy
Images for kids
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Rubin at the 2015 US Open
See also
In Spanish: Chanda Rubin para niños
