Country (sports) USA Career record 12-21 Weight 64 kg Career record 44–77 Name Heather Ludloff Turned pro 1980 | Career titles 0 Role Tennis player Retired 1993 Height 1.65 m | |
Born June 11, 1961 (age 63) Honolulu, Hawaii, USA ( 1961-06-11 ) Plays Right-handed (one-handed backhand) Education University of California, Los Angeles Residence | ||
Highest ranking 57 (August 15, 1983) | ||
Heather Ludloff (born June 11, 1961) is an American former professional tennis player. She attained her highest singles ranking (57th in the world) on August 15, 1983; and her highest doubles ranking (37th in the world) on November 9, 1987. During her career, she garnered two WTA women's doubles titles.
Career
Ludloff played tennis for Brigham Young University (All American 1981), and UCLA (All American 1983), eventually becoming one of 9 UCLA grads to reach the top 100 in WTA Tour Singles Rankings.
Teamed with Terry Holladay to win the 1986 Virginia Slims of Newport doubles title. Ludloff has career wins over Elise Burgin and Bettina Bungie. She reached the semifinal of the 1983 NCAA Championship, beating No. 2 seed Elise Burgin before losing to Gigi Fernández. She was ranked No. 8 in the US National 18s for 1979. Ludloff represented US on Junior Wightman and Federation Cup teams. She was coached by Ken Walts