Sonia Hahn (born August 25, 1967) is an American former professional tennis player. She is of Korean descent.
| Full name | Sonia Hahn Patrick |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | August 25, 1967 |
| Prize money | $10,032 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 283 (July 18, 1988) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | Q1 (1987) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 275 (December 21, 1986) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1987) |
Biography edit
Hahn is originally from Carrollton, Georgia and played college tennis at the University of Kentucky. During her collegiate career she was a four-time All-American in singles and twice a doubles All-American. She won the university's Female Athlete of the Year award in 1987, then was SEC Player of the Year in 1988.[1]
While in college Hahn represented the United States internationally, winning a gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games, with Ronni Reis in the doubles event.[2] She and Reis went on to feature together in the women's doubles at the 1987 US Open, which was her only grand slam main draw appearance. In 1987 she also won a doubles bronze, with Katrina Adams, at the 1987 Summer Universiade in Zagreb.
Since retiring she has been a long serving coach in college tennis. This includes 19-years as the co-head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers women's tennis team, along with then husband Mike Patrick.[3]
ITF finals edit
Doubles: 6 (3–3) edit
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | June 10, 1985 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | Clay |  Ann Etheredge
|
Jenni Goodling  Maria Lindström
|
6–2, 6–4 |
| Winner | 2. | June 23, 1985 | Fayetteville, United States | Hard | Linda Gates
|
Caroline Kuhlman Wendy Wood
|
6–4, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 1. | August 11, 1985 | Freehold, United States | Hard | Jennifer Prah
|
Louise Allen Ronni Reis
|
4–6, 2–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | June 22, 1986 | Birmingham, United States | Clay | Ann Etheredge
|
 Lise Gregory  Heliane Steden
|
4–6, 6–2, 4–6 |
| Winner | 3. | July 14, 1986 | Midland, United States | Clay | Katrina Adams
|
 Alison Scott  Ruth Seeman
|
2–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| Runner-up | 3. | June 15, 1987 | Birmingham, United States | Hard | Katrina Adams
|
 Ingelise Driehuis Lise Gregory
|
7–6(0), 4–6, 2–6 |
References edit
- ^ "Pan Am Georgians split in tennis, on target in shooting". The Atlanta Constitution. August 15, 1987.
- ^ "Repeat for all needing; Will stand". AP News. August 23, 1987.
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- ^ Strange, Mike (November 16, 2016). "Patrick resigns as Tennessee women's tennis coach". Knoxville News Sentinel.
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