Leigh-Anne Eldredge (born December 14, 1964) is an American former professional tennis player.
Country (sports) | United States |
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Born | Pasadena, California, U.S. | December 14, 1964
Prize money | $47,469 |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 112 (April 24, 1989) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (1988) |
French Open | 1R (1989) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1989) |
US Open | 1R (1982, 1986) |
Doubles | |
Highest ranking | No. 214 (September 11, 1987) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1988) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1989) |
Biography
editEldredge was born in Pasadena played college tennis at Stanford for four years. A three-time All-American, she partnered with Linda Gates to win the 1985 NCAA Division I doubles title.[1]
From 1987 to 1989, Eldredge competed on the professional tour and reached a best singles ranking of 112 in the world. She featured in the main draw of all four grand slam tournaments, which included a third round appearance at the 1988 Australian Open. Her best performance on the WTA Tour came at the 1989 Wellington Classic, where she made it through to the semi-finals.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Winners of Individual and Team Championships During 1985". The New York Times. December 29, 1985.
- ^ "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Wellington - 06 February - 12 February 1989". itftennis.com.