Lynn Kiro (born 6 August 1995) is a South African

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coach and former player. On the

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, she achieved her highest ranking of world No. 60 in March 2013. In April 2013, she was

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's number-two-ranked female junior tennis player, behind

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. On the pro circuit, Kyro reached two $10k doubles finals alongside Malagasy Zarah Razafimahatratra, winning one and losing one. Her highest singles ranking is 840 while her highest in doubles is 744. In 2012, Kyro made her debut for the

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, for which she played doubles. Kiro attended

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from 2013–2017 and had a decorated collegiate tennis career. She is currently head coach of women’s tennis at

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ITF Circuit finals

Doubles (3–1)

Fed Cup participation

Doubles (1–1)

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* * * 1995 births Living people South African expatriates in the United States South African female tennis players White South African people {{SouthAfrica-tennis-bio-stub