Justina Bricka
American tennis player
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Justina Bricka (born February 14, 1943) is an American former tennis player from St. Louis, Missouri.[1]
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | February 14, 1943 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | – |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 4R (1962) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1965) |
| US Open | 3R (1959, 1964, 1965) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | – |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | F (1962) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1962) |
| US Open | SF (1964) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1962) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1964) |
| US Open | QF (1964) |
In 1961 she was called up for the United States Wightman Cup team and had a win over Angela Mortimer.
Bricka's best year of doubles came with her partner Margaret Smith in 1962; they won seven tournament titles and had a runner-up finish at the French Championships.[2]
In 1965, she was a singles quarterfinalist at the Wimbledon Championships.
Later in her career, she competed as Justina Horwitz during her marriage to tennis player Dick Horwitz.[1]
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1962 | French Championships | Clay |  Margaret Smith |  Sandra Price Renée Schuurman | 4–6, 4–6 |
