Angela Haynes (born September 27, 1984) is a former professional

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player from the United States. Her top WTA singles ranking is world No. 95 which she attained in August 2005. Her brother Dontia Haynes, a former

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tennis player, ranked among the top 100 ranked collegiate tennis players in the United States, died 23 September 2005.

Tennis career

In 2004, as a wild card entry, she reached the third round at 2004 US Open, where

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beat her in two sets. In 2005 first doubles final, partnering

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at the

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, they lost against

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and Flavia Pennetta 2–6, 4–6. In 2008 in

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, Haynes and Mashona Washington were beaten by

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and

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, 6–3, 6–1. Due to some injuries Angela Haynes retired from professional tennis in 2014.

Clothing

Angela's clothing is provided by

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. Her racquets are provided by

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. Angela's current racquet is believed to be the

Pure Storm. Angela likes to wear bandanas while playing.

Appearances

Angela appears in the 2006 video game

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which is available on the

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and

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WTA career finals

Doubles (0–2)

ITF Circuit finals

Singles: 8 (2–6)

Doubles: 20 (8–12)

References

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