Rita Pichardo
Rita Maria Pichardo (born 22 May 1970) is a Cuban former professional tennis player.
| Full name | Rita Maria Pichardo |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | May 22, 1970 |
| Prize money | $13,063 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 40–31 |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 403 (23 March 1992) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 52–25 |
| Career titles | 6 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 209 (2 December 1991) |
Pichardo, a five-time national champion, represented the Cuba Federation Cup team in 1991 and 1992. She featured in a total of six ties, including a World Group second round matchup against Romania, where she lost her singles rubber in three sets to Irina Spîrlea.
In 1993, while competing in satellite tournaments in Mexico, Pichardo made the decision to defect to the United States and with the help of friends crossed the border at Tijuana on a fake passport.[1]
ITF finals
Singles: 4 (2–2)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 19 May 1991 | San Luis Potosí, Mexico | Hard | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} |
3–6, 6–4, 6–0 |
| Runner-up | 1. | 26 May 1991 | Aguascalientes, Mexico | Hard |  |
6–7(4), 3–6 |
| Winner | 2. | 9 March 1992 | Monterrey, Mexico | Hard | |
6–3, 2–6, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 3 October 1993 | Monterrey, Mexico | Clay |  |
3–6, 5–7 |
Doubles: 9 (6–3)
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 4 March 1990 | León, Mexico | Clay | |
|
6–0, 6–4 |
| Winner | 2. | 19 August 1990 | Pesaro, Italy | Hard | |
|
7–6, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 1. | 14 October 1990 | Lima, Peru | Clay | |
 |
4–6, 6–7 |
| Winner | 3. | 22 April 1991 | Villahermosa, Mexico | Hard | |
|
6–4, 5–7, 7–6(5) |
| Winner | 4. | 13 May 1991 | San Luis Potosí, Mexico | Hard | |
|
6–4, 1–6, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 4 November 1991 | Florianópolis, Brazil | Clay | |
 |
6–3, 2–6, 2–6 |
| Winner | 5. | 11 November 1991 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Clay | |
|
6–2, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 9 March 1992 | Monterrey, Mexico | Hard | |
|
4–6, 4–6 |
| Winner | 6. | 20 September 1993 | Guadalajara, Mexico | Clay | |
 |
6–3, 6–1 |
References
External links
- Rita Pichardo at the Women's Tennis Association
- Rita Pichardo at the Billie Jean King Cup
- Rita Pichardo at the International Tennis Federation
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