Robyn Field-Jones (born 27 June 1966) is a former professional

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player from South Africa. She lives in Durban. Field played American collegiate tennis for the

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of the University of Texas during the 1980s. From 1988 to 1991, Field competed on the professional tour. She qualified for the main draw of the

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, with wins over

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and

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, before falling in the first round to

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. As a doubles player she also featured in the main draws of the

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and US Open.

ITF finals

Singles: 4 (1-3)

Doubles: 18 (12–6)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Field, Robyn 1966 births Living people South African female tennis players Texas Longhorns women's tennis players Sportspeople from Durban White South African people