Mimi Kanarek

Miriam Kanarek Donegan (born 1932) is an American former professional tennis player.

Originally from Nicaragua, Kanarek moved to Brooklyn, New York as 13-year old and came to the sport late, first picking up a racket when she was 16.

[1] She featured in the singles main draw of the 1968 US Open and lost a close first round match to Frances MacLennan, 9–11 in the third set.

[2] Outside of her playing career she was also involved in running local tennis facilities, including The River Tennis Club in Hastings, New York.

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