| Full name | Jenny L. Klitch |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | April 19, 1965 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $127,496 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 37–71 |
| Career titles | 1 WTA |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1984) |
| US Open | 2R (1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–20 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1983, 1984) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1983, 1984, 1985) |
| US Open | 2R (1983) |
Jenny L. Klitch (born April 19, 1965) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Klitch, who grew up in Columbus, Ohio, played on the professional tour in the 1980s. She won one WTA Tour title, the Virginia Slims of Nashville in 1984. [1] Other highlights include making the third round of the 1984 French Open and a win over Helena Suková at the 1984 U.S. Clay Court Championships.
Now working as a lawyer, Klitch is based in Palm Beach County, Florida. [2]
Like many former Tennis players, Klitch pivoted to competitive Pickleball in 2020, as the sport exploded in popularity in the United States. In August 2021, Klitch was named the Commissioner of the newly created Major League Pickleball league. She served in that capacity from MLP's creation until September 2022. In September 2022, Klitch was named Senior Vice President, Pro Player Relations and Competition for the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) tour. [3]
| Result | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Jan 1984 | Nashville, U.S. | Category 1+ | Hard |  Pam Teeguarden | 6–2, 6–1 |
| Loss | Dec 1986 | São Paulo, Brazil | Category 1 | Clay | Vicki Nelson-Dunbar | 2–6, 6–7 |
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