Melissa Gurney
Melissa Gurney| Country (sports) |
 United States |
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| Born |
(1969-06-24) June 24, 1969
Palos Verdes, California, USA |
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| Turned pro |
1984 |
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| Retired |
1995 |
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| Plays |
Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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| Prize money |
US$ 163,195 |
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| Singles |
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| Career record |
85–76 |
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| Career titles |
2 |
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| Highest ranking |
No. 17 (March 30, 1987) |
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| Grand Slam Singles results |
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| French Open |
3R (1988) |
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| Wimbledon |
3R (1986) |
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| US Open |
3R (1984, 1986) |
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| Doubles |
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| Career record |
6–24 |
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| Career titles |
0 |
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Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired American professional tennis player.
Career
Gurney won the US National 18 Hardcourts in 1984 and was ranked #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 consecutives singles titles, the Northern California Open and the Southern California Open. She reached a career high ranking of #17 on March 30, 1987. She posted career victories over Andrea Jaeger, Dianne Balestrat, Mary Joe Fernandez, Rosie Casals, and Kathy Jordan. She retired in 1995.
WTA Career Finals
Singles: 4 (2-2)
| Winner — Legend |
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| Grand Slam tournaments (0–0) |
| WTA Tour Championships (0–0) |
| Virginia Slims (2–2) |
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| Titles by Surface |
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| Hard (2–2) |
| Grass (0–0) |
| Clay (0–0) |
| Carpet (0–0) |
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