Jewel Peterson
Jewel Renee Peterson (born September 10, 1981) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Full name | Jewel Renee Peterson |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | September 10, 1981 College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $57,232 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 214 (June 7, 2004) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | Q2 (2004) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 449 (November 14, 2005) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2004) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2004) |
Peterson, born and raised in College Park, Georgia, played collegiate tennis at the University of Southern California (USC). While at USC she was a four-time All-American and an NCAA semi-finalist as a senior in 2003.[1]
A right-handed player, Peterson reached a career high singles ranking of 214 in the world and qualified for the main draw of the 2005 Miami Open. She featured in both doubles main draws at the 2004 US Open, partnering Alexandra Mueller in the women's and Phillip Simmonds in the mixed event.
Peterson was a childhood coach of Coco Gauff in Atlanta.[2]
ITF finals
| Legend |
|---|
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
Singles: 2 (0–2)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | June 15, 2003 | Allentown, U.S. | Hard | |
6–2, 2–6, 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | July 14, 2003 | Baltimore, U.S. | Hard |  |
2–6, 4–6 |
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References
- "Four-Time All-American Jewel Peterson Ends Career At USC". Pac-12. May 23, 2003.
- Blinder, Alan (August 27, 2019). "Coco Gauff's Tennis Haven Happens to Be Her Hometown". The New York Times.
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