Lisa Pennington
Lisa Pennington (born 20 February 1963) is a British former professional tennis player.[1]
| Country (sports) |  Great Britain |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 February 1963 |
| Prize money | $13,601 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 14–51 |
| Highest ranking | No. 229 (7 Dec 1987) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 1–10 |
| Highest ranking | No. 404 (26 Oct 1987) |
Pennington, who was raised in Lutterworth, took up a scholarship to Mississippi State University and as a freshman in 1982 was selected to participate in the NCAA singles championships.[2]
Following her stint in collegiate tennis she competed on the professional tour and reached a career high singles ranking of 229 in the world. She made the second round of the 1986 Brazilian Open and 1987 Argentine Open.
References
- "Who says State tennis star can't speak the language?". Clarion-Ledger. 16 April 1982.
- "Pennington in NCAAs; Carey gets Florida all-star". Clarion-Ledger. 11 May 1982.
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