<Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> (1981 - 09 - 26) September 26, 1981 (age 35) Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Height </Th> <Td> 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Turned pro </Th> <Td> September 24, 1995 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Plays </Th> <Td> Right - handed (two - handed backhand) </Td> </Tr>

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