Personal

Began playing tennis at age 3 with her parents on their court at home...Coached by her father, Philip de Villiers...Has an all-court style of game; the serve is her best weapon...Given name is Esms, but goes by the nickname Nannie...Father, Philip, is a doctor who also coaches her and farms with ostriches; mother, Esm, is a housewife; older brother, Rocco, is an ostrich farm manager; has an older sister, Elke, and a younger sister, Igna...Whole family plays tennis...Graduated from high school in 1993...Likes to visit the family farm in Namibia as it's in the middle of nowhere, is beautiful and makes her realize how unimportant money and possessions are...Self-described as far too talkative but fun and always happy...Admires her parents for always knowing how to handle tough situations while loving each other with a love to be admired...Hobbies include playing the piano...Other sports interests are field hockey, javelin and swimming.

Career Highlights

SINGLES
Winner: 1997 - ITF/Dalby-AUS, ITF/Easton-USA; 1994 - ITF/Bracknell-GBR, ITF/Horb-GER.

DOUBLES
Winner (1): 2002 - Canberra (w/Selyutina).
Finalist (2): 2002 - Waikoloa (w/Selyutina); 2001 - Canberra (w/Ellwood).
Semifinalist (4): 2002 - 's-Hertogenbosch (w/Grandin); 2001 - Leipzig (w/Martincova); 1999 - Hobart (w/Melicharova); 1998 - Auckland (w/Jones).

MIXED DOUBLES
Semifinalist (1): 1999 - Roland Garros (w/Stafford).
Quarterfinalist (2): 2001 - Wimbledon (w/Wakefield); 2000 - Roland Garros (w/Aspelin).

ADDITIONAL
South African Fed Cup Team 1995.