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Who is Amanda Coetzer?Amanda Coetzer is the greatest tennis player from the Open era to hail from South Africa. Coetzer had her best year to date in 1997, as she achieved a career high ranking of number three in the world. In her ten year career, she has reached three Grand Slam semi finals; twice at the Australian and once at the French Open. Dubbed 'The Little Assassin' because of her height, Amanda also has an uncanny ability to defeat players of higher ranking and status. She is only the sixth ever player in the history of the women's tour to defeat two number ones in a calendar year, a feat Coetzer achieved when she beat both Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis, in 1997. Amanda is amongst a small handful of players to defeat Graf four or more times, with three of those wins also coming in 1997. She capped off a stellar year by being the only person to win three awards at the annual Women's Tennis Association Awards; Most Improved Player, Karen Krantzche Award for Sportsmanship and the Diamond ACES Award given to the player who gives of herself selflessly in order to enhance and promote player/fan interaction and promote women's tennis through off-court activities. Best known for her on court athleticism, her determination, and her love of the game, as well as for her genuine niceness, modesty and approachability off court, Amanda Coetzer is a worthy role model for anyone. || Home || || Latest || || New || || Biography || || Gallery || || Results || || Stats || || Articles || || Interviews || || Trade || || Forum || || Links || || Rings || || Awards || || Sign GuestBook || || View GuestBook || || Email Me ||