Jennifer Saberon (born 20 January 1969) is a Filipino former professional tennis player.

Jennifer Saberon
Country (sports) Philippines
Born (1969-01-20) 20 January 1969 (age 55)
Singles
Career record1–6 (Federation Cup)
Doubles
Career record2–7 (Federation Cup)
Medal record
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1991 Manila Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 1985 Bangkok Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 1987 Jakarta Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 1991 Manila Women's team
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Bangkok Women's doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Bangkok Women's team
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Jakarta Women's team
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Manila Women's doubles

A serve-and-volleyer, Saberon started playing tennis at the age of 12 and was ranked amongst the world's top 20 in junior tennis. She made a Wimbledon semi-final in girls' doubles in 1986.[1]

Saberon competed for the Philippines Federation Cup team in the late 1980s, appearing in nine ties.[1]

As a national representative she also featured in multiple editions of the Southeast Asian Games and won eight medals, including a mixed doubles gold at her home games in Manila in 1991.[1]

Saberon left the tour in the 1990s to study in the United States and play collegiate tennis, first at St. Ambrose University in Iowa and then Loyola Marymount University.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Garcia, Irene (2 April 1993). "Courting Success at Loyola : Saberon Has Yet to Lose With Her Serve-and-Volley Game". Los Angeles Times.
  2. ^ "State Romps Over Ohio 11-5". Greensboro News and Record. 23 May 1991.
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