Isabelle Villiger (born 24 November 1962) is a Swiss former

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player who was active during the 1980s. She reached a highest singles ranking of world number 41 in December 1981. In

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and

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she reached the semifinals of the junior singles event at Wimbledon and in

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competed in the Wimbledon singles, doubles and mixed doubles events. That year she also took part in the

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and

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. Villiger was a member of the Swiss

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team in 1978, 1981 and 1982 where she had a record of two wins and two losses in singles.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Villiger, Isabelle 1962 births Living people Swiss female tennis players Tennis players from Zürich