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How old was Tracy Austin when she became the youngest female US Open singles champion?

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Tracy Austin was 16 years old when she became the youngest female US Open singles champion. She won the title in 1979, defeating Chris Evert in the final. Austin is one of only four women to win the US Open singles title before the age of 18, along with Maureen Connolly, Margaret Court, and Serena Williams.
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