Michelle Tyler
Michelle Tyler (born 8 July 1958) is a British former professional tennis player who won the singles title at the French Open Girls' event in 1976.
| Full name | Michelle Tyler-Wilson |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United Kingdom |
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Born | 8 July 1958 United Kingdom |
| Turned pro | 1976 |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1976) |
| French Open | 2R (1978) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1975, 1978) |
| US Open | 3R (1977) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1976) |
She reached the quarterfinal of the doubles event at the 1976 Australian Open, partnering Sue Barker, in which they lost in three sets to Kathleen Harter and Wendy Turnbull.[1]
Tyler was the runner-up at the 1977 Kent Championships singles event after losing the final in three sets to Yvonne Vermaak.[2]
In 1977 and 1978 she was a member of the British team in the Wightman Cup, the annual women's team tennis competition between the United States and Great Britain. In 1977 she lost her singles rubber to Rosemary Casals while the following year she won her singles rubber against Pam Shriver.[3]
References
- "Draw archive – 1976 Women's Doubles quarterfinals". www.ausopen.com. Tennis Australia.
- John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 283, 353. ISBN 9780354090391.
- "Pam Not Joining Pros Now". Schenectady Gazette. AP. 4 December 1978. p. 33.
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