Betty Ann Grubb Stuart


Betty Ann Grubb Stuart is a retired American professional tennis player. She had her most significant success in doubles, including reaching the final of the 1977 US Open with Renée Richards as her partner.

Personal life

Stuart has been married four times. Her second husband was Kenneth Stuart. Her third husband was Australian tennis player Phil Dent, and she the mother of American tennis players Brett Hansen-Dent and Taylor Dent. Her niece is professional beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor.

WTA Tour finals

Doubles 7 (1/6)

OutcomeNo.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Runner-up1.September 29, 1975Mission Viejo, California, USAHard Gail Glasgow Chris Evert
Martina Navratilova
3–6, 5–7
Runner-up2.August 29, 1977US Open, Forest Hills, New York, USAClay Renée Richards Betty Stöve
Martina Navratilova
1–6, 6–7
Winner3.January 29, 1975Chicago, Illinois, USACarpet Rosie Casals Ilana Kloss
Greer Stevens
3–6, 7–5, 7–5
Runner-up4.May 14, 1979Vienna, AustriaClay Ilana Kloss Marise Kruger
Dianne Fromholtz
6–3, 4–6, 1–6
Runner-up5.June 18, 1979Eastbourne, EnglandGrass Ilana Kloss Betty Stöve
Wendy Turnbull
2–6, 2–6
Runner-up6.July 30, 1979San Diego, California, USAHard Ann Kiyomura Rosie Casals
Martina Navratilova
6–3, 4–6, 2–6
Runner-up7.October 22, 1979Tampa, Florida, USAHard Ilana Kloss Anne Smith
Virginia Ruzici
5–7, 6–4, 5–7