Heather Ludloff
Heather Ludloff is an American former professional tennis player.
She attained her highest singles ranking on August 15, 1983; and her highest doubles ranking on November 9, 1987. During her career, she garnered two WTA women's doubles titles.
Biography
Career
Ludloff played tennis for Brigham Young University, and UCLA, 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 Bunge. 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.
WTA Tour finals
Doubles 4 (2-2)
Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
Winner | 1. | July 20, 1986 | Newport, Rhode Island, USA | Grass | Terry Holladay | Cammy MacGregor Gretchen Magers | 6–1, 6–7, 6–3 |
Runner-up | 2. | May 3, 1987 | Singapore | Hard | Barbara Gerken | Anna-Maria Fernandez Julie Richardson | 1–6, 4–6 |
Runner-up | 3. | October 4, 1987 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Carpet | Mareen Harper | Zina Garrison Lori McNeil | 3–6, 3–6 |
Winner | 4. | April 19, 1989 | Taipei | Hard | Maria Lindström | Cecilia Dahlman Nana Miyagi | 4–6, 7–5, 6–3 |