Mari Andersson (born 5 July 1986) is a former professional tennis player from Sweden.
| Country (sports) |  Sweden |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 July 1986 Seoul, South Korea |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Plays | Right (double-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $29,286 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 90–64 |
| Career titles | 5 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 335 (7 May 2007) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 60–40 |
| Career titles | 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 318 (14 May 2007) |
Biography
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Andersson was adopted at three months of age by a Swedish couple and grew up in Båstad.[1]
Andersson made her only WTA main-draw appearance at the 2006 Nordea Nordic Light Open, where she featured in the women's doubles as a lucky loser from qualifying, partnering Nadja Roma.
From 2006 to 2007, she played in the doubles rubber of four Fed Cup ties for Sweden, winning all matches.[2]
On the ITF circuit, she won a total of 14 titles, five in singles and nine in doubles.
Retiring from the tour in 2008, Andersson moved to the United States and played collegiate tennis for the California Golden Bears of UC Berkeley. She partnered with Jana Juricová to win the NCAA doubles championship in 2009.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Simmons, Rusty (8 May 2009). "Cal's culture club goes for national title". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ "Key Statistics". fedcup.com. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ "Andersson and Juricova Claim NCAA Doubles Championship Crown". pac-12.com. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
