Shahar Peer
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The Israel no1 singles player has a shockingly poor record at Devonshire Park, but as she is finally fast approaching a place in the world's top 10 is keen to make an impact at 2010 Eastbourne.
Shahar Peer has had a remarkable 2010 campaign. Stopped by Yanina Wickmayer in the 2010 opening event at Auckland, New Zealand. Peer then finished runner-up at Hobart, Australia before bowing out in the third round of the 2010 Australian Open to Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki.
Scored a trio of 2010 semi-finals - at Paris, Stuttgart and the Madrid Masters - Peer had a fantastic run at the 2010 French Open but was halted by American Serena Williams in the fourth round.
Returned home to her native Israel for a well earned rest prior to the Wimbledon warm-up event at Devonshire Park, as Peer wishes to be fresh for a shot at 2010 Wimbledon.
Reached quarter-finals at Eastbourne 2007 and last 16 at 2008 Wimbledon, with a game that is suited to grass and other fast surfaces.
Reached fourth round at 2010 French Open.
Chances of winning | Is one of the players who is long overdue some success, and was tipped as a future Wimbledon champion by some ex-players in the early 2000s. Unlikely to win, but as a good quality floater can cause major problems for others. Should improve on poor Eastbourne record and will be seeking a run to the quarter-finals.
Factfile
Shahar Peer
Date of birth: 1 May 1987
Birthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Residence: Macabim, Israel
Height: 5'7'' (170 cm)
Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
Turned Pro: 2004
Plays: Right-handed
Past five years @Devonshire Park
08 - first round
07 - quarter-finals
06 - first round
Eastbourne record: Won 2 Lost 3