Susan Sloane
American tennis player
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Susan Sloane (born December 5, 1970) is a retired American professional tennis player. She was also known by her married name, Susan Sloane-Lundy.
United States| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Born | December 5, 1970 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Turned pro | 1986 |
| Retired | 1993 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $339,021 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 131–109 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 19 (July 3, 1989) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1992) |
| French Open | 3R (1988, 1989) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990) |
| US Open | 3R (1988, 1989) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–25 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 202 (October 26, 1987) |
Career
Sloane won seven national titles and three Kentucky state championships as a junior. As a teenager, she moved to train at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida. She turned professional in 1986 and joined the WTA Tour. In 1988, she won the Virginia Slims of Nashville, her first and only singles title. She was runner-up at the same tournament in 1990. She achieved a career high ranking of World #19 on July 3, 1989. She posted career victories over Jo Durie, Sylvia Hanika, Carling Bassett, and Lori McNeil. She retired in 1993. She is the assistant director of tennis at Topseed Tennis Club.[1]
WTA career finals
Singles: 2 (1-1)
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| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Oct 1988 | Nashville, U.S. | Hard (i) |  Beverly Bowes |
6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 1–1 | Oct 1990 | Nashville, U.S. | Hard (i) |  Natalia Medvedeva |
3–6, 6–7(3–7) |
