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Chanda Rubin is an American professional tennis player who has achieved great success in both singles and doubles competitions. Born on February 18, , in Lafayette, Louisiana, Rubin has made a significant impact on the world of tennis throughout her career.
Rubin turned professional in August and quickly started making a name for herself in the tennis world. She reached her career-high ranking of 6th in the world on April 8, , after reaching the semifinals of the Australian Open. Rubin has won a total of 7 WTA Tour singles titles, showcasing her skill and talent on the court.
In addition to her success in singles, Rubin also excelled in doubles competitions. She reached a career-high ranking of 9th in the world in doubles and won the Australian Open doubles title in partnership with the renowned Spanish tennis player Arantxa Sánchez Vicario.
Rubin's career is marked by several memorable matches and achievements. In the French Open, she reached the quarterfinals, defeating the legendary Czech tennis player Jana Novotná along the way. The same year, Rubin also had a historic match at Wimbledon, defeating Canadian player Patricia Hy-Boulais in a match that lasted 58 games and 3 hours 45 minutes, making it the longest women's match in Wimbledon history.
In , Rubin made it to the semifinals of the Australian Open, defeating Gabriela Sabatini and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the fourth round and quarterfinals, respectively. Despite leading in the third set, she eventually lost to Monica Seles in a thrilling match that lasted 48 games, marking the longest women's match in the history of the Australian Open.
Rubin's career also includes victories over top players such as Lindsay Davenport, Justine Henin, Amélie Mauresmo, and Serena Williams. Her win over Serena Williams in the quarterfinals of the Los Angeles tournament ended Williams' match winning streak.
In , Rubin received an invitation from the Hong Kong Tennis Patrons' Association to compete in the Hong Kong Ladies Challenge tournament. Although she reached the final, she lost to her fellow countrywoman and former Yugoslav tennis player Monica Seles.
Rubin received a wild card entry to the U.S. Open in but was defeated in the first round by the 9th-ranked player in the world, Nicole Vaidišová. After struggling with injuries, Rubin decided to put her career on hold.
Throughout her career, Rubin has been recognized and honored for her contributions to the sport. She has received awards such as the "Sportswoman of the Year" from Tennis magazine and the United States Tennis Association, as well as the "Family Circle Player Who Makes a Difference Award" in and the "USTA Service Bowl Award" in
Chanda Rubin's dedication, skill, and remarkable performances have cemented her legacy as one of the top American tennis players of her time.