Melissa Gurney

Melissa Gurney
Country (sports)  United States
Born (1969-06-24) June 24, 1969
Palos Verdes, California, USA
Turned pro 1984
Retired 1995
Plays Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money US$ 163,195
Singles
Career record 85–76
Career titles 2
Highest ranking No. 17 (March 30, 1987)
Grand Slam Singles results
French Open 3R (1988)
Wimbledon 3R (1986)
US Open 3R (1984, 1986)
Doubles
Career record 6–24
Career titles 0

Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired American professional tennis player.

Career

Gurney won the US National 18 Hardcourts in 1984 and was ranked #2 nationally in the Girls' 16 singles in 1983.[1] She turned professional in 1984 and joined the WTA Tour. In 1986, she won two consecutives singles titles, the Northern California Open and the Southern California Open. She reached a career high ranking of #17 on March 30, 1987. She posted career victories over Andrea Jaeger, Dianne Balestrat, Mary Joe Fernandez, Rosie Casals, and Kathy Jordan. She retired in 1995.

WTA Career Finals

Singles: 4 (2-2)

Winner — Legend
Grand Slam tournaments (0–0)
WTA Tour Championships (0–0)
Virginia Slims (2–2)
Titles by Surface
Hard (2–2)
Grass (0–0)
Clay (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Winner 1. July 21, 1986 Berkeley Hard United States Barbara Gerken 6–1, 6–3
Winner 2. July 28, 1986 San Diego Hard United States Stephanie Rehe 6–2, 6–4
Runner-up 1. October 27, 1986 Indianapolis Hard (I) United States Zina Garrison 3–6, 3–6
Runner-up 2. July 27, 1987 Aptos Hard United States Elly Hakami 3–6, 4–6

References

  1. (September 17, 1984). Faces in the Crowd. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 30, 2012.


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