Kristen Schlukebir

Kristen Schlukebir (born June 28, 1987 in Kalamazoo, Michigan) was the number one ranked junior in the United States between the ages of 15-18. At 15, she won the USTA 18 & Under National Hardcourts in both singles and doubles granting her a wildcard into the main draw of the US Open.[1] Kristen turned professional at age 18 and played on the Women's Tennis Association tour for over two years, reaching a career high in singles of No. 161.[2]

Kristen had two older sisters, Karie and Katie both who played tennis. Katie attended Stanford University and played on the tennis team. Karie attended Indiana University on a tennis scholarship but died in 2011 from melanoma. [3]


References

  1. ↑ "Rising Young American Stars Gain Wildcards". Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Kristen Schlukebir ITF bio". Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  3. ↑ http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-tennis/spec-rel/073104aad.html
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