Rowena Sanders

Age 73 Pro 1968–1977
Peak ranking
Elo peak
1609 (37.9%ile)
Career record
23–41 (35.9%)
Career titles
0

Recent WTA Matches full match log →

DateTournamentCategoryRoundSurfaceOpponentScoreResultH2HMatch
Dec 4, 1977* Johannesburg WTA 250 R32 Hard Helen Liebenberg 4-6 6-4 5-7 L H2H Match data
Nov 25, 1976* Johannesburg WTA 250 R32 Hard Brigette Cuypers 3-6 6-3 1-6 L H2H Match data
Jul 10, 1976* Gstaad WTA 250 QF Clay Betsy Nagelsen 4-6 4-6 L H2H Match data
Jun 23, 1976* Wimbledon Grand Slam R128 Grass Corinne Molesworth 3-6 6-8 L H2H Match data
Jun 16, 1976* Eastbourne WTA 250 R64 Grass Wendy Turnbull 3-6 3-6 L H2H Match data

Rivals full rivalries list →

OpponentWLMLast PlayedH2H
Betsy Nagelsen 1 2 3 Jul 10, 1976 H2H
Corinne Molesworth 1 2 3 Jun 23, 1976 H2H
Sharon Walsh Pete 0 3 3 Dec 18, 1974 H2H
Brigette Cuypers 0 2 2 Nov 25, 1976 H2H
Winnie Shaw 0 2 2 May 13, 1976 H2H

Career Results

SeasonAgeWLMWin %Start RankEnd Rank
1968150110.0%
1970170110.0%
19711824633.3%
1972190220.0%
1973200220.0%
197421491330.8%
19752217143154.8%
1976230770.0%
1977240110.0%
Career23416435.9%

Career Results by Surface

SeasonAge HardClayGrassTotal
WLMWin %WLMWin %WLMWin % WLMWin %
196815 0110.0% 0110.0%
197017 0110.0% 0110.0%
197118 24633.3% 24633.3%
197219 0220.0% 0220.0%
197320 0220.0% 0220.0%
197421 0220.0%0220.0%45944.4% 491330.8%
197522 22450.0%63966.7%751258.3% 17143154.8%
197623 0110.0%0330.0%0330.0% 0770.0%
197724 0110.0% 0110.0%
Career4151921.1%681442.9%11142544.0%23416435.9%

Advanced Stats

Season Age ELO ELO % Hard % Clay % Grass % Set Win % Set Margin SoS % Deep Run % Dec. Set W% TB W TB L TB W%
1968 15 1488 59 0.0% -4.50 78 0 0 0
1970 17 1481 34 0.0% -4.00 74 0 0 0
1971 18 1479 32 24 33.3% -1.75 48 25 1 1
1972 19 1466 18 20.0% -1.92 77 0 0 0
1973 20 1452 13 0.0% -4.50 70 100 0 0
1974 21 1447 13 21 36.7% -0.95 47 11 25 0 1
1975 22 1597 76 5 67 72 54.3% +0.64 55 29 50 1 2 33
1976 23 1516 56 42 37 12.5% -1.95 56 14 0 0
1977 24 1497 45 33.3% -0.67 2 0 0 0
Career 1517 46 13 56 49 39.6% -1.03 54 22 31 2 4 33

Tournament Results by Category

Results show best round reached per tournament per season.

Grand Slams

SeasonAge RGW
197421 R64
197522 R64
197623 R64R128

WTA 250

SeasonAge EASGSTNAPNWPATLBECBLOBOUCAPCAPCHIDUREASEASGUIJOHMANPAXPORSURSUTWIL
196815 R32
197017 R32
197118 QFR32R32R64
197219 R16R16
197320 QFQF
197421 R32R16R32R16QFR16R16R16
197522 R64R32R32R32QFR16QFR16R16R32QFR32SF
197623 R64QFR64R64R32
197724 R32

Data coverage note: WTA ranking data is unavailable before 1983 from any current source. Weeks at #1, year-end finishes, and peak ranking for this player's early career may be incomplete or absent.

WTA Ranking History full ranking history →

Career high
Career-high date
First top 100
First top 50
First top 20
First top 10

Ranking History Matrix

No ranking history available.

Similar Players

Other WTA players ranked by a composite similarity score over country, era, and peak rank.

Player Country Peak Rank Peak Elo Grand Slams Titles M W L Win % Active Years Match Log
Margaret Court AUS 2,487 11 95 680 616 64 90.6% 1968-1977 Match log
Kerry Reid AUS 2,215 1 22 831 586 245 70.5% 1968-1985 Match log
Betty Stove NED 2,165 0 7 717 413 304 57.6% 1969-1983 Match log

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Rowena Sanders?
Rowena Sanders is 73 years old, born on June 30, 1953.
How many Grand Slams has Rowena Sanders won?
Rowena Sanders has not won a Grand Slam title.
How many WTA 1000 titles has Rowena Sanders won?
Rowena Sanders has not won a WTA 1000 title.
What is Rowena Sanders' career win-loss record?
Rowena Sanders has a career WTA singles record of 23 wins and 41 losses (35.9%).
When did Rowena Sanders play professional tennis?
Rowena Sanders turned professional in 1968 and was active through 1977.
What is Rowena Sanders' best surface?
Rowena Sanders' best surface is grass court with a 44.0% win rate (11W-14L).
Who is Rowena Sanders' biggest rival?
Rowena Sanders' most frequent opponent is Betsy Nagelsen, with a head-to-head record of 1–2 across 3 meetings.