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Emma Laine

Finnish tennis player

Emma Johanna Laine (born 26 March 1986) is a Finnish former tennis player.

Laine has won 11 singles and 44 doubles *les on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 7 August 2006, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 50. On 30 October 2006, she peaked at No. 64 in the doubles rankings.

Playing for Finland at the Fed Cup, Laine has a win–loss record of 56–21.

Contents

  • 1 Biography
  • 2 ITF finals (55–32)
    • 2.1 Singles (11–10)
    • 2.2 Doubles (44–22)
  • 3 References
  • 4 External links

Biography

Emma's mother Erika was a swimmer, while her father Erkki Laine was an ice hockey player, winning a silver medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Emma was born in Sweden because Erkki was playing there at the time. He died in 2009.

Emma was introduced to tennis at age five by her parents. She is a baseliner who prefers hardcourts. She is coached by Olli Leppänen. She travels on tour with her coach or her sister (and best friend) Essi Laine, who also is a professional player.

ITF finals (55–32)

Singles (11–10)

Doubles (44–22)

References

    External links

    • Emma Laine at the Women's Tennis *ociation
    • Emma Laine at the International Tennis Federation
    • Emma Laine at the Billie Jean King Cup