Sheri Norris (born February 2, 1964) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1964 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $25,191 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 49–68 |
| Highest ranking | No. 220 (February 2, 1987) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1988) |
| French Open | Q2 (1987) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1987, 1989) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 12–39 |
| Highest ranking | No. 302 (February 2, 1987) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1988) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1987) |
A right-handed player from Topeka, Kansas, Norris was a three-time All-American at Arizona State and an NCAA semi-finalist as a senior in 1986.[1]
Following her graduation, Norris spent the remainder of the 1980s competing on the professional tour.[2] Most notably, she qualified for the singles main draw of the 1988 Australian Open and also played mixed doubles at Wimbledon.[3][4]
Norris now lives in Austin, Texas.[1]
ITF finals edit
Singles: 2 (0–2) edit
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | July 13, 1986 | Boynton Beach, United States | Hard |  Karen Schimper
|
0–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | October 26, 1986 | Honolulu, United States | Hard |  Kathrin Keil
|
4–6, 6–3, 5–7 |
References edit
- ^ a b Peterson, Rick (June 24, 2015). "Local tennis legend Sheri Norris eager to return to her roots". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ Peterson, Rick (April 12, 2012). "Norris headlines TTA hall inductees". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ "Tennis Results". United Press International. January 11, 1988.
- ^ Peterson, Rick (July 9, 2019). "Gary Woodland among long list of local athletes to make mark at national level". The Hutchinson News.