Country (sports) | United States |
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Born |
Palos Verdes, California, USA |
June 24, 1969
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.
Gurney won the US National 18 Hardcourts in 1984 and was ranked #2 nationally in the Girls' 16 singles in 1983. 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.