Sheri Norris

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Sheri Norris
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1964-02-02) February 2, 1964 (age 59)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$25,191
Singles
Career record49–68
Highest rankingNo. 220 (February 2, 1987)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 1R (1988)
French Open Q2 (1987)
Wimbledon Q1 (1987, 1989)
Doubles
Career record12–39
Highest rankingNo. 302 (February 2, 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open 1R (1988)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon 1R (1987)

Sheri Norris (born February 2, 1964) is an American former professional tennis player.

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A right-handed player from Topeka, Kansas, Norris was a three-time All-American at Arizona State and an NCAA semi-finalist as a senior in 1986. [1]

Following her graduation, Norris spent the remainder of the 1980s competing on the professional tour. [2] Most notably, she qualified for the singles main draw of the 1988 Australian Open and also played mixed doubles at Wimbledon. [3] [4]

Norris now lives in Austin, Texas. [1]

ITF finals

Singles: 2 (0–2)

OutcomeNo.DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Runner-up1.July 13, 1986 Boynton Beach, United StatesHard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Karen Schimper 0–6, 3–6
Runner-up2.October 26, 1986 Honolulu, United StatesHard Flag of the United States.svg Kathrin Keil 4–6, 6–3, 5–7

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References

  1. 1 2 Peterson, Rick (June 24, 2015). "Local tennis legend Sheri Norris eager to return to her roots". The Topeka Capital-Journal .
  2. Peterson, Rick (April 12, 2012). "Norris headlines TTA hall inductees". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
  3. "Tennis Results". United Press International . January 11, 1988.
  4. Peterson, Rick (July 9, 2019). "Gary Woodland among long list of local athletes to make mark at national level". The Hutchinson News .