Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1969 Palos Verdes, California |
| Turned pro | 1984 |
| Retired | 1995 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $185,616 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 85–76 (52.8%) |
| 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 (20.0%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 82 (December 21, 1986) |
Career edit
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.
WTA career finals edit
Singles: 4 (2 titles, 2 runner-ups) edit
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| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1. | July 21, 1986 | Berkeley Open | Hard |  Barbara Gerken
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6–1, 6–3 |
| Win | 2. | July 28, 1986 | San Diego Open | Hard | Stephanie Rehe
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6–2, 6–4 |
| Loss | 1. | October 27, 1986 | VS Indianapolis | Hard (i) | Zina Garrison
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3–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 2. | July 27, 1987 | Aptos Open | Hard | Elly Hakami
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3–6, 4–6 |
References edit
- ^ (September 17, 1984). Faces in the Crowd. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
