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While coaching, Wilkinson kept playing in seniors' competitions. He took the top spots in the U.S. rankings in the 45-, 50-, 55-, and 60-and-over divisions and represented the country in Dubler Cup, Perry Cup and
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tennis players, the number that grew to around 1,500 players annually in 2000's. In
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world team champion in 1989 (Uruguay) and word silver medalist 1992 (Germany). Wilkinson was inducted into United States
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