Elizabeth Jones (tennis)

Elizabeth Jones (born 29 March 1964) is a British former professional tennis player.

Liz Jones
Full nameElizabeth Jones
Country (sports) United Kingdom
Born (1964-03-29) 29 March 1964
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$20,216
Singles
Career record5–5
Grand Slam singles results
French Open1R (1982)
Wimbledon1R (1982)
US Open1R (1982)
Doubles
Career record1–3
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon2R (1982)
US Open1R (1982)
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Women's Tennis
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place1985 KobeWomen's Doubles

Biography

A right-handed player, Jones is originally from Southampton and was one of the world's top juniors. She made the 1982 French Open junior semi-finals and was a junior quarter-finalist at Wimbledon in the same year.

On the professional tour, Jones had her breakthrough in 1981 when as a 17-year old she had a first round win over Rosalyn Fairbank in Brighton, then took former French Open champion Mima Jaušovec to three sets in her next match.[1]

In 1982, while still competing in junior events, she played in the main draws of the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.

Jones and her coaching partner Mandy Franks were the joint winners of the LTA Coach of the Year award for 2001.[2]

References
  1. "Brighton 1981". www.itftennis.com.
  2. "Tennis: Ace coaches net top awards". Watford Observer. 10 January 2002.
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