Jenny Klitch

Jenny Klitch (born April 19, 1965) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Jenny Klitch
Full nameJenny L. Klitch
Country (sports) United States
Born (1965-04-19) April 19, 1965
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$127,496
Singles
Career record37–71
Career titles1 WTA
Grand Slam singles results
French Open3R (1984)
Wimbledon2R (1984)
US Open2R (1984)
Doubles
Career record3–20
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open1R (1983, 1984)
Wimbledon1R (1983, 1984, 1985)
US Open2R (1983)

Biography

Klitch, who grew up in Columbus, Ohio, played on the professional tour in the 1980s. She won one WTA Tour title, the Virginia Slims of Nashville in 1984.[1] Other highlights include making the third round of the 1984 French Open and a win over Helena Suková at the 1984 U.S. Clay Court Championships.

Now working as a lawyer, Klitch is based in Palm Beach County, Florida.[2]

Like many former Tennis players, Klitch pivoted to competitive Pickleball in 2020, as the sport exploded in popularity in the United States. In August 2021, Klitch was named the Commissioner of the newly-created Major League Pickleball league. She served in that capacity from MLP's creation until September 2022.[3] In September 2022, Klitch was named Senior Vice President, Pro Player Relations and Competition for the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) tour. [4]

WTA Tour finals

Singles (1-1)
Result    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win Jan 1984 Nashville, U.S. Category 1+ Hard United States Pam Teeguarden 6–2, 6–1
Loss Dec 1986 São Paulo, Brazil Category 1 Clay United States Vicki Nelson-Dunbar 2–6, 6–7

References
  1. "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Nashville - 02 January - 09 January 1984". ITF. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  2. "Moving up: Jenny Klitch, leading Sports Law practice at Gunster". Palm Beach Post. 8 March 2010. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
  3. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-klitch-9323aa1a/
  4. "Jenny Klitch Senior Vice President, Pro Player Relations and Competition". 9 September 2022.
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