Kristen Schlukebir
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1984 Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $94,748 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 117–115 |
| Highest ranking | No. 208 (August 9, 2004) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 106–88 |
| Career titles | 5 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 143 (June 20, 2005) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2000, 2002) |
Kristen Schlukebir (born June 28, 1984) was the number one ranked junior in the United States between the ages of 15-18. At 15, she won the USTA 18 & Under National Hardcourts in both singles and doubles granting her a wildcard into the main draw of the US Open.[1] Kristen turned professional at age 18 and played on the Women's Tennis Association tour for over two years, reaching a career high in singles of No. 161.[2]
Kristen had two older sisters, Karie and Katie both who played tennis. Katie attended Stanford University and played on the tennis team. Karie attended Indiana University on a tennis scholarship but died in 2010 from melanoma.[3]
ITF Finals
[edit]Singles (0–3)
[edit]| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 21 July 2001 | Evansville, United States | Hard |  Chanelle Scheepers
|
1–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 5 October 2003 | Greenville, United States | Clay |  Edina Gallovits-Hall
|
0–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 18 January 2004 | Tampa, United States | Hard |  Liu Nannan
|
3–6, 1–6 |
Doubles (5–10)
[edit]| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | 5 February 2001 | Rockford, United States | Hard (i) | Katie Schlukebir
|
 Svetlana Krivencheva  Elena Tatarkova
|
7–6(4), 6–1 |
| Winner | 2. | 24 February 2002 | Columbus, United States | Hard | Teryn Ashley
|
 Maria Goloviznina Eugenia Kulikovskaya
|
4–6, 6–4, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 31 March 2002 | Lawrenceville, United States | Hard | Teryn Ashley
|
 Akiko Morigami Saori Obata
|
5–7, 6–7(2) |
| Runner-up | 4. | 19 May 2002 | Charlottesville, United States | Clay | Teryn Ashley
|
Erika deLone Jessica Steck
|
2–6, 6–2, 5–7 |
| Runner-up | 5. | 16 June 2002 | Allentown, United States | Hard | Tanner Cochran
|
Jennifer Russell Jessica Lehnhoff
|
4–6, 7–6(4), 6–7(4) |
| Runner-up | 6. | 5 October 2003 | Greenville, United States | Clay | Kelly McCain
|
 Bruna Colósio Joana Cortez
|
2–6, 5–7 |
| Runner-up | 7. | 18 April 2004 | Jackson, United States | Clay | Cory Ann Avants
|
 Stéphanie Dubois Alisa Kleybanova
|
2–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 8. | 19 September 2004 | Ashland, United States | Hard | Cory Ann Avants
|
 Sandra Klösel  María Emilia Salerni
|
3–6, 3–6 |
| Winner | 9. | 10 October 2004 | Lafayette, United States | Clay | Julie Ditty
|
Natalie Grandin Arpi Kojian
|
6–2, 7–5 |
| Winner | 10. | 17 October 2004 | Ashburn, United States | Hard | Kelly McCain
|
Ruxandra Dragomir Samantha Reeves
|
6–2, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 11. | 16 January 2005 | Tampa, United States | Hard | Cory Ann Avants
|
Julie Ditty Vladimíra Uhlířová
|
1–6, 2–6 |
| Winner | 12. | 12 April 2005 | Jackson, United States | Clay |  Anastasia Rodionova
|
Ahsha Rolle  Milagros Sequera
|
6–1, 3–6, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 13. | 12 June 2005 | Allentown, United States | Hard | Cory Ann Avants
|
Ansley Cargill Julie Ditty
|
2–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 14. | 2 October 2005 | Pelham, United States | Clay | Raquel Atawo
|
 Kristína Michalaková Tetiana Luzhanska
|
6–7(2), 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 15. | 13 November 2005 | Toronto Challenger, Canada | Hard (i) | Lauren Barnikow
|
Olena Antypina Martina Müller
|
3–6, 1–6 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Rising Young American Stars Gain Wildcards". Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Kristen Schlukebir ITF bio". Archived from the original on 2018-02-17. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Dream Big Profile: Karie Schlukebir Big Ten Conference Official Site". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-09-16.