Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | Palos Verdes, California | June 24, 1969
Turned pro | 1984 |
Retired | 1995 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $185,616 |
Singles | |
Career record | 85–76 |
Career titles | 2 |
Highest ranking | No. 17 (March 30, 1987) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
French Open | 3R (1988) |
Wimbledon | 3R (1986) |
US Open | 3R (1984, 1986) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 6–24 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 82 (December 21, 1986) |
Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.
Gurney won the US National 18 Hardcourts in 1984 and was ranked No. 2 nationally in the Girls' 16 singles in 1983. [1] She turned professional in 1984 and joined the WTA Tour. In 1986, she won two consecutive singles titles, the Northern California Open and the Southern California Open. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 17 on March 30, 1987. She posted career victories over Andrea Jaeger, Dianne Balestrat, Mary Joe Fernández, Rosie Casals, and Kathy Jordan. She retired in 1995.
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Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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Win | 1–0 | Jul 1986 | Berkeley Open | Hard | ![]() | 6–1, 6–3 |
Win | 2–0 | Jul 1986 | San Diego Open | Hard | ![]() | 6–2, 6–4 |
Loss | 3–1 | Oct 1986 | VS Indianapolis | Hard (i) | ![]() | 3–6, 3–6 |
Loss | 3–2 | Jul 1987 | Aptos Open | Hard | ![]() | 3–6, 4–6 |