Mary Lou Piatek-Daniels

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Mary Lou Piatek-Daniels
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg United States
Residence Munster, Indiana
Born (1961-08-06) August 6, 1961 (age 62)
Whiting, Indiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Turned proOctober 1, 1980
PlaysRight-handed
Prize moneyUS$711,131
Singles
Career record152–214
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 15 (March,1982)
Doubles
Career record233–214
Career titles7
Highest rankingNo. 24 (September 24, 1990)

Mary Lou Piatek-Daniels (born August 6, 1961) is a retired tennis player from the U.S. who played on the WTA Tour during the 1980s.

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In 1979, she was the no. 1 junior in the world. She won her first pro title at Richmond, Virginia 1981, beating Sylvia Hanika and Sue Barker en route. She was coached by her father Joseph, a former varsity player at Indiana University, and by Trinity coach Emilie Foster.

Piatek-Daniels made her ranking debut in February 1980 at no. 45. Her career wins include Robin White, Christiane Jolissaint, Kathy Horvath, Wendy White, Gigi Fernández, and Betsy Nagelsen. [1]

WTA Tour finals

Singles 4 (2–2)

Legend
Grand Slam0
WTA Championships0
Tier I0
Tier II0
Tier III0
Tier IV & V0
ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss1.Jul 1980 Richmond, Virginia, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova 3–6, 0–6
Win2.Aug 1981 Richmond, Virginia, USCarpet Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker 6–4, 6–1
Loss3.Sep 1981 Atlanta, Georgia, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin 6–4, 3–6, 3–6
Win4.Jan 1984 Denver, Colorado, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Kim Sands 6–1, 6–1

Doubles 21 (7–14)

Legend
Grand Slam0
WTA Championships0
Tier I0
Tier II0
Tier III0
Tier IV & V1
Titles by surface
Hard4
Clay1
Grass0
Carpet2
ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1.Dec 1980 Tucson, Arizona, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
6–7, 0–6
Loss2.Feb 1981 Houston, Texas, USCarpet Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
7–5, 4–6, 3–6
Win3.Oct 1981 Deerfield Beach, Florida, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
6–1, 3–6, 7–5
Loss4.Feb 1982 Kansas City, Missouri, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–4, 2–6, 2–6
Loss5.Oct 1982 Tampa, Florida, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
2–6, 4–6
Win6.Jan 1983 Marco Island, Florida, USClay Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 6–4
Loss7.Nov 1983 Deerfield Beach, Florida, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
1–6, 6–3, 3–6
Loss8.Jan 1984 Nashville, Tennessee, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith Flag of the United States.svg Sherry Acker
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
7–5, 6–7, 6–7
Loss9.Mar 1984 Boston, Massachusetts, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–7, 0–6
Loss10.Oct 1984 Tarpon Springs, Florida, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Carling Bassett
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Liz Smylie
4–6, 3–6
Win11.Jan 1985 Denver, Colorado, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Robin White Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
1–6, 6–4, 7–5
Loss12.Sep 1985 New Orleans, Louisiana, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Anne White Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
1–6, 2–6
Win13.Oct 1985 Indianapolis, Indiana, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek Flag of the United States.svg Penny Barg
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
6–1, 6–0
Loss14.Mar 1987 Phoenix, Arizona, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Anne White Flag of the United States.svg Penny Barg
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Herr
6–2, 2–6, 6–7
Win15.Mar 1987 Dallas, Texas, USCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Anne White Flag of the United States.svg Elise Burgin
Flag of the United States.svg Robin White
7–5, 6–3
Win16.Nov 1987 Little Rock, Arkansas, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Robin White Flag of the United States.svg Lea Antonoplis
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Gerken
6–2, 6–4
Loss17.Apr 1989 Hilton Head, South Carolina, USClay Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
4–6, 1–6
Loss18.Feb 1990 Hilton Head, South Carolina, USClay Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
Flag of the United States.svg Meredith McGrath
0–6, 2–6
Win19.Feb 1990 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White Flag of the Netherlands.svg Manon Bollegraf
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Lise Gregory
7–5, 7–2
Loss20.Apr 1991 Hilton Head, South Carolina, USClay Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Lise Gregory Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Natalia Zvereva
4–6, 0–6
Loss21.Nov 1991 Indianapolis, Indiana, USHard Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins Flag of the United States.svg Katrina Adams
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Elna Reinach
7–5, 2–6, 4–6

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References

  1. Gossett, Peggy; Teitelbaum, Mike; Hanlon, Maureen; Bloch Shallouf, Renee; Riach, Ros; Hinkley, Suzanne (1987). WITA 1987 Media Guide. p. 185.