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Dimond comes from a sporting family in the [[Illawarra]], associated more with [[New South Wales Rugby League]] (NSWRL). She is the daughter of rugby league international [[Bobby Dimond]], who played for Western Suburbs.<ref name="Sun-Herald">{{cite news |title=Jenny's 'torture' pays off |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/124514847/ |work=[[The Sun-Herald]] |date=29 June 1975}}</ref> Her uncle [[Peter Dimond|Peter]] also played for Australia and Western Suburbs, while her cousin [[Craig Dimond|Craig]] played in the NSWRL, mostly for Cronulla.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gandon |first1=Mike |title=Dimond's sparkling career makes for legendary read |url=https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/611012/dimonds-sparkling-career-makes-for-legendary-read/ |work=[[Illawarra Mercury]] |date=27 November 2008 |language=en}}</ref> |
Dimond comes from a sporting family in the [[Illawarra]], associated more with [[New South Wales Rugby League]] (NSWRL). She is the daughter of rugby league international [[Bobby Dimond]], who played for Western Suburbs.<ref name="Sun-Herald">{{cite news |title=Jenny's 'torture' pays off |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/124514847/ |work=[[The Sun-Herald]] |date=29 June 1975}}</ref> Her uncle [[Peter Dimond|Peter]] also played for Australia and Western Suburbs, while her cousin [[Craig Dimond|Craig]] played in the NSWRL, mostly for Cronulla.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gandon |first1=Mike |title=Dimond's sparkling career makes for legendary read |url=https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/611012/dimonds-sparkling-career-makes-for-legendary-read/ |work=[[Illawarra Mercury]] |date=27 November 2008 |language=en}}</ref> |
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While competing on the professional tour in the 1970s, Dimond featured in all four grand slam tournaments. She was a junior doubles champion at the [[1973 Australian Open]] with [[Dianne Fromholtz]] and teamed up with her again to make the quarter-finals of the women's doubles at the [[1975 Australian Open]]. |
While competing on the professional tour in the 1970s, Dimond featured in all four grand slam tournaments. She was a junior doubles champion at the [[1973 Australian Open]] with [[Dianne Fromholtz]] and teamed up with her again to make the quarter-finals of the women's doubles at the [[1975 Australian Open]]. In singles, she reached the fourth round of the [[1975 Wimbledon Championships]], playing as a qualifier. She lost her fourth round match to past champion [[Evonne Goolagong Cawley]].<ref name="Sun-Herald"/> |
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Revision as of 01:04, 24 February 2020
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 November 1955 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1974) |
| French Open | 1R (1976) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1975) |
| US Open | 1R (1975) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1975) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1975) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1974) |
Jenny Dimond (born 13 November 1955) is an Australian former professional tennis player.
Dimond comes from a sporting family in the Illawarra, associated more with New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL). She is the daughter of rugby league international Bobby Dimond, who played for Western Suburbs.[1] Her uncle Peter also played for Australia and Western Suburbs, while her cousin Craig played in the NSWRL, mostly for Cronulla.[2]
While competing on the professional tour in the 1970s, Dimond featured in all four grand slam tournaments. She was a junior doubles champion at the 1973 Australian Open with Dianne Fromholtz and teamed up with her again to make the quarter-finals of the women's doubles at the 1975 Australian Open. In singles, she reached the fourth round of the 1975 Wimbledon Championships, playing as a qualifier. She lost her fourth round match to past champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Jenny's 'torture' pays off". The Sun-Herald. 29 June 1975.
- ^ Gandon, Mike (27 November 2008). "Dimond's sparkling career makes for legendary read". Illawarra Mercury.
External links
- Jenny Dimond at the Women's Tennis Association
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