Jane Preyer

Jane Preyer
Country (sports) United States
Born (1953-12-06) December 6, 1953 (age 70)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1982)
French Open1R (1983)
Wimbledon3R (1982)
US Open1R (1981, 1982)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open2R (1981)
French Open1R (1983)
Wimbledon2R (1979)
US Open2R (1980)

Jane Preyer (born December 6, 1953) is an American former professional tennis player.[1]

A native of North Carolina, Preyer competed on the professional tour in the 1970s and 1980s. Her best performances included a win over Evonne Goolagong Cawley at the 1981 National Panasonic Classic in Perth and a third round appearance at the 1982 Wimbledon Championships.[2]

Preyer was women's head coach of Duke university for six seasons beginning in 1985 and guided the team to four Atlantic Coast Conference championships.[3]

WTA Tour finals

Doubles (0-1)

Result    Date    Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss Feb 1982 Nashville, U.S. Carpet United States Alycia Moulton Australia Chris O'Neil
Sweden Mimmi Wikstedt 		2–6, 6–7

References

  1. ^ Amdur, Neil (January 25, 1977). "Life on Women's Satellite Tennis Tour: Practicing at 6 A.M., Cookies and Soup". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Cawley beaten but not deterred in comeback attempt". The Canberra Times. November 20, 1981. p. 18. Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ Mickey, Lisa D. (November 22, 1991). "Tennis Hall of Fame Inducts Ex-Duke Coach, Former". Greensboro News and Record.