Melissa Gurney
Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | Palos Verdes, California | June 24, 1969
Turned pro | 1984 |
Retired | 1995 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $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
Gurney won the US National 18 Hardcourts in 1984 and was ranked No. 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 consecutive singles titles, the Northern California Open and the Southern California Open. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 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)
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Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Winner | 1. | July 21, 1986 | Berkeley | Hard | ![]() |
6–1, 6–3 |
Winner | 2. | July 28, 1986 | San Diego | Hard | ![]() |
6–2, 6–4 |
Runner-up | 1. | October 27, 1986 | Indianapolis | Hard (i) | ![]() |
3–6, 3–6 |
Runner-up | 2. | July 27, 1987 | Aptos | Hard | ![]() |
3–6, 4–6 |
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References
- (September 17, 1984). Faces in the Crowd. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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