Ginny Purdy
Ginny Purdy-Paskoff (born November 15, 1966) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
| Full name | Ginny Purdy-Paskoff |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | November 15, 1966 |
| Prize money | $59,421 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 33–38 |
| Career titles | 1 WTA |
| Highest ranking | No. 40 (June 23, 1986) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1984, 1985) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1984) |
| US Open | 1R (1984) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–16 |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1984, 1985) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1984) |
Biography
Purdy, who grew up in Indianapolis and attended North Central High School, began competing on the tour in 1983.[1]
Aged 16, Purdy made two WTA Tour finals in her first season, while still a junior at high school. She was runner-up at her home tournament, the 1983 Virginia Slims Indianapolis Indoor, then won the 1983 Pittsburgh Open, as a lucky loser.[2]
In 1984 she competed in the main draw of the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.
From 1985 to 1989 she was at the University of Southern California and played collegiate tennis.[3]
She continues to live in Indianapolis and is now a real estate agent.
WTA Tour finals
Singles (1-1)
| Result | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | February, 1983 | Indianapolis, U.S. | Category 1+ | Hard |  |
4–6, 7–6, 4–6 |
| Win | March, 1983 | Pittsburgh, U.S. | Category 1+ | Carpet |  |
6–2, 7–5 |
References
- Lennis, Susan (August 24, 1980). "Ginny Purdy: Tennis Tenacious Teen". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "Indianapolis". United Press International. February 12, 1983. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- "UCLA Women Finally Score a Tennis Victory Over USC". Los Angeles Times. March 15, 1987. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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