Luanne Spadea

Luanne Spadea-Nachmann (born December 28, 1972) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Luanne Spadea
Full nameLuanne Spadea-Nachmann
Country (sports) United States
Born (1972-12-28) December 28, 1972
Prize money$102,918
Singles
Career record78–101
Highest rankingNo. 171 (August 6, 1990)
Doubles
Career record27–62
Highest rankingNo. 98 (April 9, 1990)
Grand Slam Doubles results
French Open1R (1988, 1990)
Wimbledon1R (1988, 1991)
US Open2R (1990)

Biography

Spadea, who grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, is the elder sister of tennis player Vince Spadea. Her mother Hilda is Colombian and she is of Italian descent on her father's side.[1]

While still a junior she began competing in WTA Tour main draws late in 1987, aged 14. In 1989, Spadea was the Orange Bowl (18 & Under) champion, her third Orange Bowl title, having earlier won the event in the 12s and 14s age divisions. She won her first ITF title in 1990 in Key Biscayne, an $25,000 event.[2]

On the WTA Tour she was most successful as a doubles player, with a best doubles ranking of 98 in the world. She was a doubles finalist at São Paulo in 1990 partnering Mary Pierce and the following year made the singles quarter-finals of the same tournament. All of her grand slam main draw appearances were in women's doubles.

After finishing up on tour in 1994 she played collegiate tennis for Duke University. She played alongside sister Diana while at Duke and in 1997 earned All-American honours.[3]

Married to Marc Nachmann, Spadea lives in Florida with son Alec and daughter Elle, who are junior golfers.[4][5]

WTA Tour finals

Doubles (0–1)
Result    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss November, 1990 São Paulo, Brazil Tier V Clay Mary Pierce Bettina Fulco
Eva Švíglerová		 5–7, 4–6

References
  1. Teitelbaum, Mike (April 21, 1985). "Spadea`s A Sweet Success". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  2. Kjos, Les (March 15, 1990). "Capriati spices Lipton field - UPI Archives". United Press International. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  3. "Women's Tennis All-Americas - Duke University Blue Devils". Official Athletics Site - GoDuke.com. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  4. Waters, Steve (November 9, 2016). "Charitable Boca juniors playing golf with Rickie Fowler". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  5. Fishman, Philip (June 13, 2016). "Young golfer Elle Nachmann, 12, has game beyond her years". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
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