Melissa Gurney
American tennis player
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Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired American professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1969 Palos Verdes, California |
| Turned pro | 1984 |
| Retired | 1995 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $185,616 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 85–76 |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Highest ranking | No. 17 (March 30, 1987) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 3R (1988) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1986) |
| US Open | 3R (1984, 1986) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–24 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 82 (December 21, 1986) |
Career
Gurney won the US National 18 Hardcourts in 1984 and was ranked No. 2 nationally in the Girls' 16 singles in 1983.[1] She turned professional in 1984 and joined the WTA Tour. In 1986, she won two consecutive singles titles, the Northern California Open and the Southern California Open. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 17 on March 30, 1987. She posted career victories over Andrea Jaeger, Dianne Balestrat, Mary Joe Fernández, Rosie Casals, and Kathy Jordan. She retired in 1995.
WTA career finals
Singles: 4 (2 titles, 2 runner-ups)
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| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Jul 1986 | Berkeley Open | Hard |  Barbara Gerken |
6–1, 6–3 |
| Win | 2–0 | Jul 1986 | San Diego Open | Hard | Stephanie Rehe |
6–2, 6–4 |
| Loss | 3–1 | Oct 1986 | VS Indianapolis | Hard (i) | Zina Garrison |
3–6, 3–6 |
| Loss | 3–2 | Jul 1987 | Aptos Open | Hard | Elly Hakami |
3–6, 4–6 |
