Beatrix Klein-Szalay (born 19 January 1953) is a Hungarian former professional
tennis
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player.
A native of
Budapest
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, Klein was Hungary's national singles champion in 1976 and represented her country in 10
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rubbers. During her career she made three singles main draw appearance at the
French Open
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and qualified for the
US Open in 1981. She now lives in
New Jersey
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, where she coaches tennis.
See also
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List of Hungary Fed Cup team representatives
References
External links
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1953 births
Living people
Hungarian female tennis players
Tennis players from Budapest
Hungarian emigrants to the United States