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| | plays = Right-handed | | plays = Right-handed | ||
| | careerprizemoney = $ |
| careerprizemoney = $793,272 | ||
| | singlesrecord = |
| singlesrecord = 368-346 | ||
| | singlestitles = 11 ITF | | singlestitles = 11 ITF | ||
| | highestsinglesranking = No. 75 (July 16, 2001) | | highestsinglesranking = No. 75 (July 16, 2001) | ||
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| | Wimbledonresult = 2r (2001–02, 2005) | | Wimbledonresult = 2r (2001–02, 2005) | ||
| | USOpenresult = 2r (2001) | | USOpenresult = 2r (2001) | ||
| | doublesrecord = |
| doublesrecord = 207-166 | ||
| | doublestitles = 17 ITF | | doublestitles = 17 ITF | ||
| | highestdoublesranking = No. 47 (July 28, 2008) | | highestdoublesranking = No. 47 (July 28, 2008) | ||
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| | WimbledonDoublesresult = QF (2008) | | WimbledonDoublesresult = QF (2008) | ||
| | USOpenDoublesresult = 2r (2005-07) | | USOpenDoublesresult = 2r (2005-07) | ||
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| '''Selima Sfar''' (born July 8, 1977 in ], Tunisia) is a ]n female professional tennis player. She turned professional in 1999 and has been ranked as high as 75th in the world (July 16, 2001). She has experienced most of her success in ] tournaments, winning eleven singles tournaments and seventeen doubles tournaments. As of |
'''Selima Sfar''' (born July 8, 1977 in ], Tunisia) is a ]n female professional tennis player. She turned professional in 1999 and has been ranked as high as 75th in the world (July 16, 2001). She has experienced most of her success in ] tournaments, winning eleven singles tournaments and seventeen doubles tournaments. As of March 2, 2009, she is 190th in the WTA singles & 83rd in the WTA doubles rankings. | ||
| Selima has been able to receive wildcards for Middle Eastern tournaments in ] and the ]. At the ] tournament in 2001, she reached the quarterfinals, beating ] and ] before being defeated by ] in three sets. | Selima has been able to receive wildcards for Middle Eastern tournaments in ] and the ]. At the ] tournament in 2001, she reached the quarterfinals, beating ] and ] before being defeated by ] in three sets. | ||
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| Country (sports) |  Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Biarritz, France |
| Height | 5 ft 5.5 in (1.66 m) |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $793,272 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 368-346 |
| Career titles | 11 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 75 (July 16, 2001) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1r (2002, 2005) |
| French Open | 2r (2001, 2008) |
| Wimbledon | 2r (2001–02, 2005) |
| US Open | 2r (2001) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 207-166 |
| Career titles | 17 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 47 (July 28, 2008) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2r (2006 & 2008) |
| French Open | 2r (2005 & 2007) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2008) |
| US Open | 2r (2005-07) |
| Last updated on: March 7, 2009. | |
Selima Sfar (born July 8, 1977 in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia) is a Tunisian female professional tennis player. She turned professional in 1999 and has been ranked as high as 75th in the world (July 16, 2001). She has experienced most of her success in ITF tournaments, winning eleven singles tournaments and seventeen doubles tournaments. As of March 2, 2009, she is 190th in the WTA singles & 83rd in the WTA doubles rankings.
Selima has been able to receive wildcards for Middle Eastern tournaments in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. At the Dubai tournament in 2001, she reached the quarterfinals, beating Silvija Talaja and Barbara Schett before being defeated by Nathalie Tauziat in three sets.
Selima has represented Tunisia in the Fed Cup, going 41–24. She also competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, losing in the first round to Brenda Schultz-McCarthy and the 2008 Summer Olympics, losing in the first round to Caroline Wozniacki. Sfar holds the records for the Tunesian in the Fed Cup with the most wins, the most singles wins, the most doubles wins, the most ties played, and the most years played.
At the 2008 Wimbledon Championships, Sfar and her partner Ekaterina Makarova reached the quarterfinals of the doubles competition, where they were defeated by Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur.
Titles
Singles
| Legend (Singles) |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tour Championships (0) |
| Tier I Event (0) |
| Tier II Event (0) |
| Tier III Event (0) |
| Tier IV-V Event (0) |
| ITF Circuit (11) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score |
| 1. | August 14, 1994 | Carthage
|
Clay |  Anne-Gaëlle Sidot
|
5–7 6–3 6–4 |
| 2. | March 26, 1995 | Moulins
|
Hard Indoors |  Linda Sentis
|
3–6 6–3 6–2 |
| 3. | November 26, 1995 | Le Havre
|
Clay Indoors | Émilie Loit
|
0–6 6–3 6–4 |
| 4. | February 4, 1996 | Dinan
|
Clay Indoors | Virginie Massart
|
6–4 7–6 |
| 5. | August 11, 1996 | Carthage
|
Clay | Marielle Bruens
|
7–5 6–4 |
| 6. | December 14, 1997 |  Ismailia
|
Clay |  Tzipora Obziler
|
5–7 7–5 6–4 |
| 7. | April 30, 2000 |  Bournemouth
|
Clay |  Dragana Zarić
|
7–5 6–2 |
| 8. | September 22, 2002 | Glasgow
|
Hard Indoors | Anne Keothavong
|
7–6 2–6 7–6 |
| 9. | November 3, 2002 | Nottingham
|
Hard Indoors |  Lilia Osterloh
|
6–2 6–2 |
| 10. | May 14, 2006 |  Jounieh
|
Clay |  Anastasiya Yakimova
|
6–4 7–5 |
| 11. | May 13, 2007 | Jounieh
|
Clay |  Mariya Koryttseva
|
6–2 4–6 7–6 |
References
- "Tunisia". Fed Cup teams. ITF. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
External links
- Selima Sfar at the Women's Tennis Association
- Selima Sfar at the Billie Jean King Cup