Chris O'Neil (tennis)
Christine "Chris" O'Neil (born 19 March 1956) is a former professional female tennis player from Australia.[1]
O'Neil is best-remembered for her victory at the 1978 Australian Open, the last Australian female to do so. She also became the first unseeded woman to win the Australian title in the open era.[2] This feat would go unmatched until Serena Williams, unseeded and ranked World No. 81, won the 2007 Australian Open.[3] O'Neil is also only one of a handful of players who have won both the Australian Open Junior (1973) and Senior (1978) Championship title.[2]
As of 2007, Christine - along with her brothers Keith and William - have taken over the Morisset Sports & Tennis Centre located in Newcastle, NSW in Australia. The centre was subsequently renamed the O'Neil School of Tennis.[4][5]
Grand Slam singles final
Win (1)
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Oneil, Chris |
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Tennis player |
| Date of birth |
19 March 1956 |
| Place of birth |
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
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