JoAnne Russell

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JoAnne Russell
Full nameJoAnne Carleton Russell
Country (sports)Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Born (1954-10-30) October 30, 1954 (age 69)
Miami, Florida
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record150–158
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 11 (1977) [1]
Grand Slam singles results
French Open 2R (1982, 1984)
Wimbledon QF (1982)
US Open 4R (1980)
Doubles
Career record219–175
Career titles4
Highest rankingNo. 32 (January 19, 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon W (1977)
US Open QF (1975, 1981–83, 1985)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open 3R (1983)
Wimbledon QF (1978, 1982)
US Open F (1981)

JoAnne Russell (born October 30, 1954) is an American former professional tennis player. [2]

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Career

With playing partner Helen Gourlay Cawley, she won the Wimbledon ladies' doubles title in 1977. They beat the team of Chris Evert and Rosie Casals in the first round and the top-ranked team of Martina Navratilova and Betty Stöve in the final (6–3, 6–3). [3] Russell reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles: 1 (1 title)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1977 Wimbledon Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay Cawley Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–3, 6–3

Mixed doubles: 1 (1 runner-up)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1981 US Open Hard Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
3–6, 6–7

WTA Tour finals

Singles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)

ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Win1–0Feb 1984 Indianapolis, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of France.svg Pascale Paradis 7–6, 6–2
Win2–0Sep 1984 Richmond, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Michaela Washington 6–2, 4–6, 6–2
Loss2–1Oct 1984 Brighton, EnglandCarpet (i) Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika 3–6, 6–1, 2–6

Doubles: 21 (4 titles, 17 runner-ups)

ResultNo.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1.Feb 1977 Detroit, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
3–6, 4–6
Win2.Jul 1977 Wimbledon, EnglandGrass Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Gourlay Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–3, 6–3
Loss3.Oct 1977 Phoenix, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Helen Cawley Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
1–6, 5–7
Loss4.Feb 1978 Chicago, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Cawley
1–6, 4–6
Loss5.Oct 1978 Brighton, EnglandCarpet (i) Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
0–6, 6–7
Loss6.Mar 1980 Carlsbad, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
7–6, 4–6, 1–6
Loss7.Sep 1980 Salt Lake City, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
4–6, 5–7
Loss8.Nov 1980 Amsterdam, NetherlandsCarpet (i) Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–7, 6–7
Loss9.Mar 1981 Boston, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
7–6, 4–6, 3–6
Loss10.Apr 1981 Amelia Island, U.S.Clay Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
3–6, 7–5, 6–7
Win11.Aug 1981 U.S. Clay Court Championships Clay Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
6–2, 6–2
Loss12.Apr 1982 Hilton Head, U.S.Clay Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
1–6, 2–6
Loss13.May 1982 Lugano, SwitzerlandClay Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
2–6, 4–6
Loss14.Aug 1982U.S. Clay Court ChampionshipsClay Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
5–7, 6–7
Loss15.Dec 1982 Richmond, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
3–6, 4–6
Loss16.Aug 1984U.S. Clay Court ChampionshipsClay Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Beverly Mould
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
2–6, 5–7
Win17.Sep 1984Richmond, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Minter Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jennifer Mundel
Flag of the United States.svg Felicia Raschiatore
6–4, 3–6, 7–6
Win18.Mar 1985 Palm Beach, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith Flag of Peru.svg Laura Gildemeister
Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Sabatini
1–6, 6–1, 7–6
Loss19.Sep 1985Chicago, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Liz Smylie
2–6, 2–6
Loss20.Jan 1986 Wichita, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
3–6, 7–6, 3–6
Loss21.May 1986 Houston, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
2–6, 4–6

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References

  1. "JOANNE RUSSELL". ITA Women's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. "WTA player profile". WTA.
  3. "Wimbledon players archive – Joanne Russell". AELTC.