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Kim Sands

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Kim Sands
Country (sports) United States
Born (1956-10-11) 11 October 1956 (age 68)
Turned pro1978
Retired1988
Prize moneyUS$ 199,233
Singles
Career record43–47
Highest rankingNo. 44 (April 2, 1984)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (1978)
French Open2R (1981, 1983, 1985)
Wimbledon2R (1981, 1983)
US Open1R (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986)
Doubles
Career record37–38
Highest rankingNo. 31 (August 17, 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1982)
French Open3R (1984)
Wimbledon3R (1979, 1980, 1981)
US Open3R (1985)

Kim Sands (born 11 October 1956) is an American former professional tennis player. She reached 44th in the WTA rankings in April 1984 and became the first African-American woman to receive a scholarship to the University of Miami[1] where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Honor Roll: Women". USTA. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Kim Sands – Panelist: Black Women Champions & their impact on Tennis". American Tennis Association. Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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