Mary Carillo

Mary Carillo (b. March 15, 1957 in Queens, New York) is an American writer, sports commentator, and former tennis player.

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March 15 - 1957 - Queens, New York

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Carillo played on the women's circuit in the 1970s and 1980s being ranked as high as number 33 in the world. In 1977, she won the French Open mixed doubles championship with childhood friend John McEnroe; however, knee injuries forced Carillo to retire.

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French Open - John McEnroe

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In 1980, Carillo began working as a reporter for CBS Sports' coverage of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. In 1986, Carillo joined CBS Sports permanently as a tennis analyst. Later, she joined NBC Sports as an analyst for tennis broadcasts of the French Open and Wimbledon. She also covered tennis for the USA Network and ESPN.

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CBS Sports - U.S. Open Tennis Championships - NBC Sports - Wimbledon - USA Network - ESPN

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Carillo has written two books: Tennis My Way with Martina Navratilova and Rick Elstein's Tennis Kinetics.

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Aside from her commentary duties, Carillo serves as a correspondent for the HBO Sports magazine, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.

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HBO Sports - Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

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Carillo lives in Naples, Florida with her two children.

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