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American tennis player
Melissa Gurney| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Born | (1969-06-24) June 24, 1969 (age 55)
Palos Verdes, California |
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| Turned pro | 1984 |
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| Retired | 1995 |
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| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
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| Prize money | $185,616 |
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| Career record | 85–76 |
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| Career titles | 2 |
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| Highest ranking | No. 17 (March 30, 1987) |
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| French Open | 3R (1988) |
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| Wimbledon | 3R (1986) |
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| US Open | 3R (1984, 1986) |
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| Career record | 6–24 |
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| Career titles | 0 |
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| Highest ranking | No. 82 (December 21, 1986) |
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Melissa Gurney (born June 24, 1969) is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.
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.
Singles: 4 (2 titles, 2 runner-ups)
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| Virginia Slim (2–2)
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| Hard (2–2)
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