Elizabeth Ann Schmidt (born August 23, 1977) is an American former professional

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player. Schmidt, who was raised in Austin, played collegiate tennis for the

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from 1996–97 to 1999–00, earning

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n honors for doubles as a freshman. Graduating in 2000, Schmidt spent the next four years on the professional tour and reached a best singles ranking of 380 in the world. As a doubles player she was ranked as high as 137, with her doubles highlights including a

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semi-final appearance at

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in 2002 and participation in Wimbledon qualifying in 2003. Since 2008 she has served as the head coach of women's tennis at

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ITF finals

Doubles: 7 (1–6)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Schmidt, Elizabeth 1977 births Living people American female tennis players UCLA Bruins women's tennis players Rice Owls coaches College tennis coaches in the United States American tennis coaches Tennis players from Austin, Texas Sportspeople from Kansas City, Missouri