Shawn Foltz-Emmons (born 21 December 1967) is an American former professional tennis player.[2]
| Full name | Shawn Foltz-Emmons |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | December 21, 1967 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $70,042 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 37–54 |
| Highest ranking | No. 55[1] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1984) |
| French Open | 1R (1985) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1985) |
| US Open | 2R (1985) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 35–37 |
| Highest ranking | No. 140 (November 6, 1989) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1984) |
| French Open | 2R (1985) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1984, 1985) |
| US Open | 1R (1984, 1985) |
Tennis career edit
A right-handed player from Indianapolis, Foltz was a rising star in junior tennis who was unable to fulfil her promise on the professional tour, in a career which was curtailed by serious wrist injuries. She reached a career high ranking of 55 while touring as an amateur and was runner-up at the 1984 Japan Open.
Following a series of wrist surgeries for a congenital bone disorder, she took up a scholarship to the University of Indiana and despite further injury complications made it to the top of the collegiate tennis rankings in 1988.[1]
From 1989 to 1991 she toured professionally and she is now a psychologist living in Arizona.
Acting edit
Foltz starred as tennis player Missy in the 1982 film Spring Fever, with Carling Bassett.[3]
WTA Tour finals edit
Singles (0-1) edit
| Result | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | October 14, 1984 | Japan Open, Tokyo, Japan | $50,000 | Hard |  Lilian Drescher
|
4–6, 2–6 |
ITF finals edit
| Legend |
|---|
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
Singles: 1 (0–1) edit
| Outcome | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | August 6, 1989 | Roanoke, United States | Hard |  Shannan McCarthy
|
4–6, 4–6 |
Doubles: 5 (1–4) edit
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | June 18, 1989 | Niceville, Florida, United States | Clay | Lisa Albano
|
Alissa Finerman Stacey Schefflin
|
6–4, 2–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | July 2, 1989 | Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | Clay | Allison Cooper
|
Lisa Bobby Jennifer Goodling
|
1–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 3. | July 9, 1989 | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | Hard | Jessica Emmons
|
Audra Keller  Justine Hodder
|
4–6, 6–0, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 4. | July 16, 1989 | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States | Clay |  Sofie Albinus
|
Courtney Allen Renata Baranski
|
6–2, 3–6, 3–6 |
| Winner | 1. | July 30, 1989 | Evansville, Illinois, United States | Hard | Niurka Sodupe
|
Laura Glitz Jenni Goodling
|
7–5, 6–4 |
References edit
- ^ a b Isaacson, Melissa (May 14, 1989). "Indiana Player Gets 2nd Chance At Tennis". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ Gallagher, Maria (April 13, 1986). "Little Match Girl". The New York Times.
- ^ "Two Broken Wrists Can't Break Shawn Foltz Spirit". Sun-Sentinel. March 4, 1990.
