Aniek van Koot [SEP] occupation
Aniek van Koot
Aniek van Koot (born 15 August 1990) is a Dutch wheelchair tennis player. She is a former Australian Open and US Open champion and World Number One. In doubles competitions, partnering Jiske Griffioen she has won the French Open, US Open and Doubles Masters.
Personal life.
Aniek van Koot was born with her right leg shorter than her left. After a series of unsuccessful corrective operations van Koot had her right leg amputated. She started to play wheelchair tennis at the age of 10
2011 French Open – Wheelchair Women's Doubles
Daniela Di Toro and Aniek van Koot were the defending champions; however, Di Toro chose not to compete this year, while van Koot partners with Jiske Griffioen. Griffioen and van Koot were defeated in the all-Dutch final by Esther Vergeer and Sharon Walraven, 5–7, 6–4, [10–5].
Seeds.
1. Esther Vergeer / Sharon Walraven (Champions)
2. Jiske Griffioen / Aniek van Koot "(Final)"
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