Judy Newman

Judy Newman
Full nameJudy Newman Rakela
Country (sports) United States
Born (1962-05-11) May 11, 1962 (age 62)
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 393 (Apr 27, 1987)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ1 (1988)
Doubles
Career titles1 ITF
Highest rankingNo. 251 (Dec 21, 1986)

Judy Newman Rakela (born May 11, 1962) is an American former professional tennis player.

A native of Santa Cruz, Newman was the second born of four children and attended Harbor High School.[1] She studied at the University of San Diego on a tennis scholarship and played on tour after graduating in 1984.[2]

Newman competed on the professional circuit until 1990, featuring on the WTA Tour and in grand slam qualifying.[1]

Following her time on tour she earned a master's degree in sports psychology at John F. Kennedy University and plays on the ITF Senior circuit, where she has represented her country in World Championships.[3]

ITF finals

Doubles: 1 (1–0)

Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Winner 1. Jul 1986 Mexico City, Mexico Clay United States Pamela Jung Argentina Gabriela Mosca
Argentina Andrea Tiezzi 		3–6, 7–5, 7–6

References

  1. ^ a b Olson, Sandi (March 22, 2012). "Valley Neighbors: Tennis pro shares love of the game". Tank Town Media.
  2. ^ Matheson, Andrew (February 6, 2012). "Scotts Valley"s Judy Newman to represent US, set to take on world"s best at international tennis tournament". Santa Cruz Sentinel.
  3. ^ Cohan, Brooke (June 18, 2016). "Local tennis pro Judy Newman selected for third ITF Seniors World Championships". Santa Cruz Sentinel.