Japan's Kimiko
Date-Krumm, at 41 the oldest player at the Australian Open, said
she might continue playing until 50 after being bundled out of
the year's first grand slam on Monday.
The former world number four became the second oldest player
to compete in the Australian Open women's singles in the Open
era behind Beverly Rae, who was 44 when she played in 1974.
While Date-Krumm's time was fleeting, overpowered in the
first round 6-3 6-2 by Greece's Eleni Daniilidou, it had been
worth it, she told Reuters on Monday. (chicagotribune.com)
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