Katrina Adams
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Country (sports) | United States |
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Residence | Bradenton, Florida / White Plains, New York, United States |
Born |
Chicago, Illinois | August 5, 1968
Turned pro | 1988 |
Retired | 1999 |
Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $1,292,658 |
Singles | |
Career record | 182–194 |
Career titles | 1 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 67 (May 8, 1989) |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (1992) |
French Open | 1R (1988, 1989, 1992, 1996) |
Wimbledon | 4R (1988) |
US Open | 3R (1995) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 419–226 |
Career titles | 20 WTA, 7 ITF |
Highest ranking | No. 8 (August 14, 1989) |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1992) |
French Open | QF (1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996) |
Wimbledon | SF (1988) |
US Open | QF (1991, 1994) |
Katrina Adams (born August 5, 1968) is a former professional American tennis player from Chicago. She is current President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association, Chairperson of the US Open and Chairperson of the Fed Cup. Adams was a doubles specialist, reaching the quarterfinal stage or better at all four Grand Slams as well as achieving a career-high doubles ranking of no. 8 (August 1989).
Early life
Adams joined a tennis program on Chicago's West Side when she was six years old. She attended Whitney Young High School, becoming Illinois High School Association singles champion in 1983 and 1984,[1] and Northwestern University. After winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) doubles title with Diane Donnelly in 1987,[2] she was twice voted All-American.[3]
Results
Adams won seven of her 20 WTA doubles titles between 1987 and 1996 partnering Zina Garrison, including the 1988 World Doubles Championships.[4]
Her best Grand Slam singles result was in the 1988 Wimbledon Championships when she reached the fourth round, losing to Chris Evert 5–7 6–3 6–0. The same year, she was Wimbledon doubles semifinalist with Zina Garrison.
Awards
Adams twice won the annual WTA Player Service Award - in 1996 and 1997.
Post-retirement
Adams has been a television commentator for the Tennis Channel since 2003,[5] a regular contributor to CBS Sports Network all-female sports panel We Need to Talk and is also an executive director of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program.[6]
In January 2015, Adams became President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association, becoming the first former professional tennis player, first African-American and the youngest person to serve as President in the 135-year history of the organisation.[7]
In 2016, Adams became Chairperson of the Fed Cup committee, which governs the Fed Cup.[8]
Adams also serves on the board of directors for the International Tennis Hall of Fame.[9]
WTA Tour Finals
Singles 2 (0–2)
Legend |
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Grand Slam tournaments (0/0) |
Olympic Gold (0/0) |
WTA Championships (0/0) |
Tier I (0/0) |
Tier II (0/0) |
Tier III (0/0) |
Tier IV & V (0/2) |
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
Runner-up | 1. | February 1, 1988 | Wellington | Hard | 6–1, 6–1 | |
Runner-up | 2. | November 4, 1991 | Brentwood | Hard (i) | 6–2, 6–4 |
Doubles 36 (20–16)
Legend |
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Grand Slam tournaments (0/0) |
Olympic Gold (0/0) |
WTA Championships (0/0) |
Virginia Slims (2/0) |
Tier I (1/1) |
Tier II (4/5) |
Tier III (6/4) |
Tier IV & V (7/6) |
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents in the final | Score in the final |
Winner | 1. | December 7, 1987 | Guarujá | Hard | 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 2. | March 7, 1988 | Boca Raton | Hard | 4–6, 7–5, 6–4 | ||
Runner-up | 1. | April 11, 1988 | Amelia Island | Clay | 4–6, 6–2, 7–6(7–5) | ||
Winner | 3. | April 18, 1988 | Houston | Clay | 6–7(4–7), 6–2, 6–4 | ||
Runner-up | 2. | October 24, 1988 | Indianapolis | Hard (i) | 6–2, 6–1 | ||
Winner | 4. | November 25, 1988 | Tokyo | Carpet | 7–5, 7–5 | ||
Winner | 5. | January 30, 1989 | Tokyo | Carpet | 6–3, 3–6, 7–6(7–5) | ||
Winner | 6. | February 27, 1989 | San Antonio | Hard | 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 7. | April 24, 1989 | Houston | Clay | 6–3, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 8. | May 22, 1989 | Geneva | Clay | 2–6, 6–3, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 9. | June 19, 1989 | Eastbourne | Grass | 6–3 ret. | ||
Winner | 10. | October 23, 1989 | Brighton | Carpet | 4–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–4 | ||
Winner | 11. | October 30, 1989 | Indianapolis | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–4 | ||
Runner-up | 3. | November 5, 1990 | Indianapolis | Hard (i) | 6–1, 6–1 | ||
Runner-up | 4. | February 18, 1991 | Oklahoma City | Hard (i) | 6–2, 6–4 | ||
Runner-up | 5. | July 22, 1991 | Westchester | Hard | 7–5, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 12. | August 5, 1991 | Albuquerque | Hard | 6–7(2–7), 6–4, 6–3 | ||
Runner-up | 6. | November 11, 1991 | Indianapolis | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–2 | ||
Runner-up | 7. | February 10, 1992 | Chicago | Carpet | 6–4, 7–6(9–7) | ||
Runner-up | 8. | February 17, 1992 | Oklahoma City | Hard (i) | 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(8–6) | ||
Winner | 13. | November 9, 1992 | Indianapolis | Hard (i) | 5–7, 6–2, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 14. | February 8, 1993 | Chicago | Carpet | 7–6(9–7), 6–3 | ||
Runner-up | 9. | February 15, 1993 | Oklahoma City | Hard (i) | 6–3, 6–2 | ||
Winner | 15. | March 22, 1993 | Houston | Clay | 6–3, 5–7, 7–6(9–7) | ||
Runner-up | 10. | March 28, 1993 | Hilton Head | Clay | 6–3, 6–1 | ||
Winner | 16. | November 1, 1993 | Quebec City | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 17. | November 8, 1993 | Philadelphia | Carpet | 6–2, 4–6, 7–6(9–7) | ||
Runner-up | 11. | February 14, 1994 | Oklahoma City | Hard (i) | 7–6(7–3), 6–2 | ||
Runner-up | 12. | March 21, 1994 | Houston | Clay | 6–4, 6–2 | ||
Runner-up | 13. | February 13, 1995 | Oklahoma City | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–3 | ||
Runner-up | 14. | October 30, 1995 | Oakland | Carpet | 3–6, 6–4, 6–3 | ||
Runner-up | 15. | February 19, 1996 | Oklahoma City | Hard (i) | 6–4, 6–3 | ||
Winner | 18. | May 6, 1996 | Budapest | Clay | 6–3, 7–6(7–3) | ||
Winner | 19. | May 13, 1996 | Cardiff | Clay | 6–0, 6–4 | ||
Winner | 20. | June 9, 1997 | Birmingham | Grass | 6–2, 6–3 | ||
Runner-up | 16. | January 12, 1998 | Sydney | Hard | 6–1, 6–2 |
Singles performance timeline
Tournament | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | W–L | ||||||||||||
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Grand Slam Tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Australian Open | A | 1R | 2R | 1R | A | 3R | LQ | LQ | LQ | A | 1R | 4–8 | ||||||||||||
French Open | A | 1R | 1R | LQ | LQ | 1R | LQ | LQ | A | 1R | LQ | 4–9 | ||||||||||||
Wimbledon | A | 4R | 3R | 1R | LQ | 2R | LQ | 1R | 1R | 2R | LQ | 18–10 | ||||||||||||
US Open | LQ | 1R | 1R | 1R | LQ | A | 1R | 1R | 3R | 1R | LQ | 7–10 |
Women's doubles performance timeline
Tournament | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | W–L | |||||||||
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Grand Slam Tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Australian Open | A | A | 3R | 3R | 3R | A | QF | 3R | 2R | 1R | A | 2R | 1R | 1R | 13–10 | |||||||||
French Open | A | A | QF | QF | 3R | 3R | QF | QF | 1R | QF | QF | 2R | 3R | 1R | 25–12 | |||||||||
Wimbledon | A | A | SF | QF | 3R | QF | 3R | 1R | 2R | 3R | QF | 3R | 3R | 1R | 23–12 | |||||||||
US Open | 1R | 1R | 2R | 3R | 3R | QF | A | 3R | QF | 3R | 2R | 3R | 2R | 1R | 19–13 |
References
- ↑ "Girls Tennis Top Finishers". Illinois High School Association. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ↑ "ITA Hall of Fame - Katrina Adams". ITA Hall of Fame. ITA. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ "Tennis: A Great Match for Katrina Adams". Northwestern Magazine. Northwestern University. Winter 2004. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ↑ Katrina Adams at the International Tennis Federation Retrieved 2008-07-28
- ↑ "Katrina Adams". Programs. Tennis Channel. Archived from the original on 2008-07-20. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ↑ "News You Can Use". Pro Tennis. United States Tennis Association. 2006-10-25. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ↑ "USTA CHAIRMAN, CEO AND PRESIDENT KATRINA M. ADAMS". USTA. 1 Jan 2017.
- ↑ "FED CUP COMMITTEE". Fed Cup. Retrieved 26 Jan 2018.
- ↑ "Leadership". International Tennis Hall of Fame. Retrieved 26 Jan 2018.