Andrea Leand
| Country (sports) |
 United States |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 18, 1964 Baltimore, USA |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Turned pro | 1982 |
| Retired | 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| College |
Princeton University Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 142–151 |
| Highest ranking | No. 12 (May, 1982), holds the WTA record for best first time appearance on the WTA rankings at No.18 |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1982, 1984) |
| French Open | 4R (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1983, 1990) |
| US Open | 4R (1981, 1982, 1983) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 57–89 |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1990) |
| French Open | 3R (1985) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1983) |
| US Open | 2R (1981, 1983, 1984) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1985) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1983) |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maccabiah Games | ||
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Andrea Leand (born January 18, 1964 in Baltimore) is an American former professional tennis player.
Education
In 1988, Leand graduated from Princeton University, where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She also earned an MBA degree from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School in 2002.
Career in Sports
Andrea Leand was the No. 1 ranked junior in the United States and the No. 2 ranked junior in the World in 1981. She turned pro in 1982 and appeared on the WTA pro rankings for the first time at No.18-a record for the highest first time appearance in the pro tennis rankings that she still holds today. Leand rose to a career high No. 12. Leand was ranked in the top ten of the world doubles rankings reaching the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 1983.[1]
As one of the top US pros in the world. Leand represented the United States on Federation Cup (1982) and the Olympics (1984). She competed on the WTA tour from 1981 to 1994. She won a singles title at the Pittsburgh Open in 1984 and reached the 4th round of the US Open on three occasions, at Wimbledon and the French Open. She is known for her upset of 2nd seed Andrea Jaeger at the 1981 U.S. Open.[2]
Later Career
After 15 years on the pro tour, Leand pursued successful careers in journalism and broadcasting, as contributor to multiple publications including USA Today, New York Times and Baltimore Sun. She also was a lead commentator for ESPN/STAR television for ten years. She later became certified as an investment advisor for Morgan Stanley. Leand was named publisher of Tennis Week Magazine in 2007.
References
- ↑ "Wimbledon players archive – Andrea Land". AELTC.
- ↑ David Emery, ed. (1983). Who's Who in International Tennis. London: Sphere. p. 67. ISBN 978-0722133200.