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)

OutcomeNo.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Winner1.July 20, 1986Newport, Rhode Island, USAGrass Terry Holladay Cammy MacGregor
Gretchen Magers
6–1, 6–7, 6–3
Runner-up2.May 3, 1987SingaporeHard Barbara Gerken Anna-Maria Fernandez
Julie Richardson
1–6, 4–6
Runner-up3.October 4, 1987New Orleans, Louisiana, USACarpet Mareen Harper Zina Garrison
Lori McNeil
3–6, 3–6
Winner4.April 19, 1989TaipeiHard Maria Lindström Cecilia Dahlman
Nana Miyagi
4–6, 7–5, 6–3