Jade Schiffman

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Jade Schiffman
Full nameJade Stacy Schiffman
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PlaysLeft-handed
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Grand Slam singles results
US Open 2R (1968)

Jade Stacy Schiffman is an American ophthalmologist and former professional tennis player. [1]

Schiffman, a left-handed player from New York, featured on tour in the 1960s and 1970s. She made the main draw of the 1968 US Open as a last-minute alternate and won through to the second round, beating Carole Herrick. [2]

While competing on the professional circuit, Schiffman was also studying for a medical degree at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She is now working as an ophthalmologist in Houston. [3]

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References

  1. "Billie Jean King Beats NY's Jade Schiffman". The Sacramento Bee . August 3, 1972.
  2. "2 Forest Hills Standbys Stand Up". Newsday . August 30, 1968.
  3. "Quick change for Jade Schiffman". Columbus Ledger . July 31, 1972.