15 Facts About Andrea Jaeger

Andrea Jaeger is an American former professional tennis player.

Andrea Jaeger started her professional tennis career at the age of 14 and went on to win pro tennis tournaments while still competing in other junior tennis events.

Andrea Jaeger reached the singles finals at the French Open in 1982 and at Wimbledon in 1983.

Andrea Jaeger reached the singles semifinals at the Australian Open and the US Open.

Andrea Jaeger reached a career-high singles ranking of world No 2.

Andrea Jaeger committed her tennis earnings to developing programs that provide support to children with cancer and those in need.

Andrea Jaeger won 13 US national junior titles, including the most prominent junior titles in tennis: the 1979 Orange Bowl and 1979 Boca Raton.

In 1980, Andrea Jaeger became the youngest player ever to be seeded at Wimbledon, a record that was broken by Jennifer Capriati in 1990.

Andrea Jaeger became a household name on the front pages of news publications, notable magazines and appearances on TV.

Andrea Jaeger then reached the semifinals of both the US Open and the Australian Open, losing both matches to Evert in straight sets.

Andrea Jaeger won eight of the nine singles matches she played for the US in Fed Cup.

Andrea Jaeger won two of the three Wightman Cup singles matches she played for the US, resulting in the US winning Fed Cup and Wightman Cup trophies.

Andrea Jaeger used her winnings from tennis to create the Silver Lining Foundation in 1990.

Olsen became best friends with Andrea Jaeger and became the first-ever paid employee of the Foundation.

In 1996, Jaeger received the Samuel S Beard Award for Greatest Public Service by an Individual 35 Years or Under, an award given annually by Jefferson Awards.