Jill Davis (tennis)
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | June 23, 1960 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1983) |
| US Open | 2R (1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1983) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1983) |
| US Open | 3R (1982) |
Jill Davis (born June 23, 1960) is an American former professional tennis player.
Biography
Davis grew up in Quakertown, Pennsylvania and was initially a competitive swimmer, before taking up tennis around the age of 12. She received a scholarship to play tennis for Southern Methodist University in Texas, leaving after her freshman year to turn professional.[1]
At the 1982 US Open she played a second round match against Martina Navratilova, which she lost in straight sets, but managed to take the top seed to a tiebreak in the first set.[2]
Davis also featured in the main draws of the French Open and Wimbledon during her career. This included the 1983 Wimbledon Championships, where she lost a close second round match to Camille Benjamin, 9–11 in the third set.
She retired from tennis at the age of 28 and later worked as a paramedic.
References
- ^ "Jill Davis—From the U.S. Open to Eastman » Eastman Living Online Magazine". eastmanliving.com.
- ^ Johnson, Roy S. (September 4, 1982). "McEnroe Defeats Davis Davis; Miss Navratilova Gains". The New York Times.
