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Lindsay Davenport Bio

Residence: Laguna Beach, California, USA

Birthdate: June 8, 1976 - Gemini

Birthplace: Palos Verdes, California, USA

Height: 6' 2 1/2" (1.89 m)

Tattoo: Olympic rings on her back

Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)

Status: Pro (February 22, 1993)

Endorsements: Wilson, Nike

* A member of the USA Tennis Spokesteam

* Coached by Robert Van't Hof since January 1996

* Began playing tennis at age 7

PERSONAL

Father, Wink, vice president of an engineering company, participated in the 1968 Olympics;

Mother, Ann, is president of Southern California Volleyball Association;

Sister, Shannon, played volleyball at St. Mary's College.

Sister, Leiann, played volleyball at University of California-Irvine.

Became an aunt for the first time in August 1997 when sister, Leiann, had a baby girl, Kennedy.

Graduated from Murrieta Valley High School in June 1994.

Likes alternative music.

Has two dogs, both Rottweilers - one named Yarra.

Big fan of the New York Yankees and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

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