Michelle Oldham
Michelle Oldham (born 2 April 1972) is a British former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Great Britain |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 1972 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 657 (5 March 1990) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 522 (6 November 1989) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1993) |
A native of Surrey in England, Oldham was coached by Chris Lane and won a British under 18 grass-court championship in doubles. She featured in the women's doubles main draw of the 1993 US Open.[1][2]
Oldham played collegiate tennis in the United States for the University of Arizona and in 1993 partnered with Alix Creek to win the NCAA Division I doubles championship. The pair, who had entered the tournament as the worst ranked team, were the first players from the college to claim a women's tennis national title.[3] She was a two-time ITA All-American and is a member of the University of Arizona's Sports Hall of Fame.[4]
References
- "No Disgrace For Spirited Michelle". Surrey Herald. 6 April 1989.
- "Michelle courts success". The Woking Informer. 15 September 1989.
- "Cats win NCAA title by default". Arizona Daily Star. 21 May 1993.
- "9. Michelle Oldham". Arizona Daily Star. 11 June 2015.
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