Recognition
In 2005, Tennis Magazine ranked her as the 17th-best player in 40 years.
In June 2011, she was named one of the "30 Legends of Women's Tennis: Past, Present and Future" by Time. 2012 Fifth Women's single Wimbledon Claimed
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