Melissa Gurney


Melissa Gurney is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.

Career

Gurney won the US National 18 Hardcourts in 1984 and was ranked No. 2 nationally in the Girls' 16 singles in 1983. She turned professional in 1984 and joined the WTA Tour. In 1986, she won two consecutive singles titles, the Northern California Open and the Southern California Open. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 17 on March 30, 1987. She posted career victories over Andrea Jaeger, Dianne Balestrat, Mary Joe Fernandez, Rosie Casals, and Kathy Jordan. She retired in 1995.

WTA career finals

Singles: 4 (2-2)

OutcomeNo.DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Winner1.July 21, 1986BerkeleyHard Barbara Gerken6–1, 6–3
Winner2.July 28, 1986San DiegoHard Stephanie Rehe6–2, 6–4
Runner-up1.October 27, 1986IndianapolisHard Zina Garrison3–6, 3–6
Runner-up2.July 27, 1987AptosHard Elly Hakami3–6, 4–6