Amanda Coetze is definately one of the most wonderful players ever to hit women's tennis. As the smallest (but cutest) member of the top 20, this 25 year old from South Africa makes up for her lack of height by her sheer talent and will on the tennis court. A proud patriot for her home country, as can be seen by her 5 Hopman Cup appearances, Amanda is also a perfect role model for any junior who as aspirations of one day becoming a champion.

The serene and uncontroversial Coetzer began tennis as a little girl in Hoopstad, a tiny farming community 500 miles south of Johannesburg. With a tennis court in the backyard, Amanda was coached by her father Rico, a lawyer who was also ranked in South Africa's top 10. At age 11, Amanda experienced her first international tournament at Disney World in Florida and has never looked back. [Full Bio] [Match Results]