Valerie Ziegenfuss

Tennis Player

1949 –

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Who is Valerie Ziegenfuss?

Valerie Bradshaw is an American former female professional tennis player. She started off as an amateur player at the beginning of the 1970s before turning professional.

She is most famous for being one of the so-called "Original 9" along with eight of her fellow players, who rebelled against the United States Tennis Association in 1970. Their actions brought about the creation of a new tennis tour, the Virginia Slims Circuit, which was the basis for the WTA Tour.

During her career she reached the fourth round at the French Open and the US Open on two occasions. She reached one singles final the Virginia Slims of Oklahoma in 1972. She had far more success in doubles tournament, with twelve doubles final appearances, including six tournament victories.

She won a bronze medal in doubles in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City partnering Jane Bartkowicz.

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Born
Jun 29, 1949
San Diego
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  • United States of America

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on July 23, 2013

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