Erica Adams
Erica Adams (born July 16, 1969) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1969 |
| Prize money | $34,603 |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 215 (March 13, 1995) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1995) |
| US Open | Q2 (1994) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 203 (May 9, 1994) |
Biography
Born in 1969, she is the daughter of basketball player Bunk Adams, who was a Pan American Games gold medalist with the national team. She played college tennis for Purdue University from 1988 and 1991, earning All-Big Ten honors on four occasions.[1]
Adams joined the professional tour in 1992 and went on to reach a best singles ranking of 215 in the world, appearing in the qualifying draws for both Wimbledon and the US Open. She played in the main draw of the Quebec WTA Tour tournament in 1994 and won two ITF titles. As a doubles player she won a further four ITF tournaments.[1]
ITF finals
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
Singles: 3 (2–1)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | March 22, 1993 | Harare, Zimbabwe | Hard |  Cara Black |
6–2, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 1. | March 29, 1993 | Gaborone, Botswana | Hard | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Rene Mentz |
4–6, 6–3, 3–6 |
| Winner | 2. | January 8, 1996 | San Antonio, United States | Hard | Kelly Pace |
6–3, 4–6, 6–3 |
Doubles: 7 (4–3)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | April 12, 1993 | Gaborone, Botswana | Hard | Kelly Story |
Paula Iversen Claire Sessions Bailey |
7–5, 1–6, 5–7 |
| Winner | 1. | January 31, 1994 | Midland, United States | Hard | Jeri Ingram |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Tracey Rodgers Vickie Paynter |
6–1, 5–7, 6–4 |
| Runner-up | 2. | January 15, 1996 | Woodlands, United States | Hard | Claire Sessions Bailey |
 Nóra Köves Kelly Pace |
5–7, 6–4, 2–6 |
| Winner | 2. | June 23, 1996 | Peachtree, United States | Hard | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nino Louarsabishvili |
Joanne Limmer Lisa McShea |
6–3, 7–6(4) |
| Runner-up | 3. | June 8, 1997 | Little Rock, United States | Hard |  Tina Samara |
Amy Jensen Samantha Reeves |
0–6, 4–6 |
| Winner | 3. | October 20, 1997 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico | Hard | Katie Schlukebir |
 Gülberk Gültekin  Clara Udofa |
6–3, 6–4 |
| Winner | 4. | November 9, 1997 | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Clay | Rebecca Jensen |
 Milagros Sequera Jacquelyn Rosen |
6–3, 6–3 |
References
- Junga, Steve (November 7, 2000). "City League adds 8 to its Hall of Fame roster". Toledo Blade.
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