Eva Jiménez Sanz (born 19 May 1975) is a Spanish former professional

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player.

Biography

Jiménez competed on the professional tour in the 1990s, reaching the best singles ranking of 180 in the world. At the

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, Jiménez partnered with

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to win a bronze medal in the women's doubles event. She was a quarter-finalist at a WTA Tour tournament in

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in 1993 and featured in the qualifying draw of the 1994 US Open. Following her retirement from professional tennis, Jiménez played at college level in the United States, first at

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and then the

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. She now lives in

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ITF finals

Singles (1–2)

Doubles (2–2)

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jimenez, Eva 1975 births Living people Spanish female tennis players USC Trojans women's tennis players Miami Hurricanes women's tennis players Spanish expatriate tennis players in the United States Mediterranean Games bronze medalists for Spain Mediterranean Games medalists in tennis Competitors at the 1993 Mediterranean Games