About Caryn Wilson
Born 1961. Caryn Wilson is an American tennis player.
Caryn Copeland-Wilson (born March 14, 1961) is an American amateur golfer and former professional tennis player. In 1999 she became the second person in history, after Althea Gibson, to have competed in the U.S. Open in both tennis and golf.
Before picking up golf in her late 20s, Wilson played college tennis for Stanford University (as Caryn Copeland) and served as captain of the Cardinals' 1982 NCAA Division I championship winning side. From 1983 to 1987 she competed on the professional tour, during which time she made several appearances in grand slam tournaments. In addition to the US Open, she also featured in the singles main draw of the 1987 Australian Open and played doubles at Wimbledon.
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Who is Caryn Wilson?
American tennis player and golfer
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Caryn Wilson was born on 14 March 1961.
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Caryn Wilson is a tennis player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Caryn Wilson. https://biography.guide/caryn-wilson/
MLA: "Caryn Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/caryn-wilson/.
Chicago: "Caryn Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/caryn-wilson/.
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