- Sharon Walsh
Sharon Walsh-Pete (born
February 24 ,1952 , inSan Francisco, California ) is a former professionaltennis player from theUnited States [ [http://www.tenniscorner.net/index.php?corner=w&action=matchstats&playerid=WAS005 Tennis Corner: Sharon Walsh-Pete (USA) ] ] . She enjoyed a long career by modern standards, playing her first Grand Slam singles event in 1969 and her last Grand Slam doubles match in 1990 [ [http://www.itftennis.com/womens/players/player.asp?player=20001158 ITF Tennis - Womens Circuit - Player Biography ] ] . She was a finalist at the 1979 Australian Open where she lost to Barbara Jordan. She reached the 4th round of the1981 US Open and the final of the doubles there the following year withBarbara Potter . She did not claim aWTA Tour singles title, although she had some success against the top players, beatingHana Mandlíková in both their encounters.Fact|date=March 2008 She achieved her highest singles ranking of 29 in 1984, but was more regarded as a doubles player, winning 30 titles in all.References
External links
*ITF female profile|number=20001158
*FedCupplayerlink|id=20001158
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