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Cynthia MacGregor

1964 – 1996

American tennis player

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Lived 1964 – 1996 (aged 31). Cynthia MacGregor was an American tennis player.

Cynthia MacGregor (March 26, 1964 – February 13, 1996) was a professional tennis player from the United States.

Biography MacGregor, who was known as "Cinny", was born in Torrance, California.

From 1983 to 1986, she played collegiate tennis at San Diego State University, where she was a five time All-American.

She competed on the professional tour mostly as a doubles player, reaching 50 in the world. In doubles she often partnered with younger sister Cammy MacGregor and the pair made four WTA Tour finals together, including a title win in Taipei in 1987. Her most notable performance in singles was a second round appearance at the 1988 Australian Open, where after beating Patricia Hy in the first round, she lost in the second round to eventual quarter-finalist Claudia Porwik, 11–13 in the deciding set. At the 1990 Australian Open, she teamed up with her sister to make the quarter-finalists of the women's doubles.

In 1996, she died of complications relating to anorexia nervosa, aged 31.

WTA Tour finals Doubles (1-3)

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San Diego State University

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Who was Cynthia MacGregor?

American tennis player (1964-1996)

When was Cynthia MacGregor born?

Cynthia MacGregor was born on 26 March 1964 in Torrance.

When did Cynthia MacGregor die?

Cynthia MacGregor died on 13 February 1996 in Monterey Park.

What was Cynthia MacGregor's occupation?

Cynthia MacGregor was a tennis player.

What nationality was Cynthia MacGregor?

Cynthia MacGregor was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cynthia MacGregor

· Wikidata: Q3008813

· DBpedia: Cynthia MacGregor

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