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Anna Leigh Waters

United States · 2017–present

Turned professional at twelve, world number one by sixteen.

12
Turned pro at: Multiple
Triple crowns: 1 in all three
Peak ranking: 100+
Pro titles

Career

Waters became the youngest professional in the sport's history at twelve and has since held the number one ranking across all three disciplines. She frequently partners her mother, Leigh Waters, in women's doubles — a pairing unique in professional sport.

Honours

Youngest professional player in the sport's history
World number one in singles, doubles and mixed doubles
Multiple triple crowns at major tournaments
Competes in doubles alongside her mother

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