Corina Morariu

Corina Morariu is an American female professional tennis player, of Romanian heritage.

Related Topics:
Tennis - Romanian

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Born 26 January 1978 in Detroit, she turned professional in 1994. Mainly known as a doubles specialist, she won the women's doubles titles at Wimbledon in 1999 with Lindsay Davenport. She went on to win the mixed doubles at the Australian Open with Ellis Ferreira in 2001, and has been ranked the world's number one female doubles player.

Related Topics:
Detroit - 1994 - Doubles - Wimbledon - Lindsay Davenport - Australian Open

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In 2001 she was diagnosed with leukaemia and began a programme of chemotherapy. She has since made a full recovery and has returned to competitive action. She resides in Boca Raton, Florida, and her partner is fellow American player Justin Gimelstob.

Related Topics:
Leukaemia - Chemotherapy - Boca Raton - Justin Gimelstob

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