American tennis player
Melissa GurneyCountry (sports) | United States |
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Born | (1969-06-24) June 24, 1969 (age 54) Palos Verdes, California |
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Turned pro | 1984 |
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Retired | 1995 |
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Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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Prize money | $185,616 |
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Career record | 85–76 (52.8%) |
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Career titles | 2 |
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Highest ranking | No. 17 (March 30, 1987) |
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French Open | 3R (1988) |
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Wimbledon | 3R (1986) |
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US Open | 3R (1984, 1986) |
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Career record | 6–24 (20.0%) |
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Career titles | 0 |
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Highest ranking | No. 82 (December 21, 1986) |
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Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.
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 Fernández, Rosie Casals, and Kathy Jordan. She retired in 1995.