About Mimi Kanarek
Born 1932. Mimi Kanarek is a tennis player.
Miriam Kanarek Donegan (born 1932) is an American former professional tennis player.
Originally from Nicaragua, Kanarek moved to Brooklyn, New York as 13-year old and came to the sport late, first picking up a racket when she was 16. She featured in the singles main draw of the 1968 US Open and lost a close first round match to Frances MacLennan, 9–11 in the third set. Outside of her playing career she was also involved in running local tennis facilities, including The River Tennis Club in Hastings, New York.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Mimi Kanarek's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Mimi Kanarek's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mimi Kanarek?
American tennis player
When was Mimi Kanarek born?
Mimi Kanarek was born in 1932.
What is Mimi Kanarek's occupation?
Mimi Kanarek is a tennis player.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mimi Kanarek. https://biography.guide/mimi-kanarek/
MLA: "Mimi Kanarek." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mimi-kanarek/.
Chicago: "Mimi Kanarek." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mimi-kanarek/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:06 UTC