Kim Jones (tennis)

Kimberly Jones (born September 28, 1957) is a retired American professional tennis player. She is also known by her married name, Kimberly Shaefer.

Kim Jones
Country (sports) United States
Born (1957-09-28) September 28, 1957
Columbus, Georgia, USA
Turned pro1979
Retired1987
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$232,880
Singles
Career record59–101
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 25 ( March 19, 1984)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open2R (1983, 1984)
French Open2R (1981)
Wimbledon2R (1982)
US Open3R (1983)
Doubles
Career record47–104
Career titles0
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian OpenQF (1984)
French Open2R (1980, 1984)
Wimbledon3R (1980, 1982)
US Open2R (1980, 1981, 1983, 1984)
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
US OpenSF (1983)

Career

Jones was a two-time NCAA All-American at San Diego State in 1977 and 1978. She turned professional in 1979 and joined the WTA Tour. In 1983, she won the US Indoor Championships and was runner-up at the Virginia Slims Hall of Fame Classic. She reached a career high ranking of #25 on March 19, 1984. She posted career victories over Pam Shriver, Zina Garrison, and Sylvia Hanika. She retired in 1987. She was the head tennis coach at the University of Cincinnati from 2003-2008.[1]

Jones played three seasons of World Team Tennis from 1983 through 1985. She served as vice president of the WTA in 1984-85 and served on the board for four years.[1]

WTA career finals

Singles: 2 (1-1)
Winner — Legend
Grand Slam tournaments (0–0)
WTA Tour Championships (0–0)
Virginia Slims (1–1)
Titles by surface
Hard (0–0)
Grass (0–1)
Clay (0–0)
Carpet (1–0)
Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 0–1 Jul 1983 Virginia Slims of Newport, U.S. Grass Alycia Moulton 3–6, 2–6
Win 1–1 Sep 1983 US Indoor Championships, U.S. Carpet (i) Sylvia Hanika 6–4, 6–3

References
  1. "Kimberly Jones Profile - University of Cincinnati Official Athletics Site". University of Cincinnati. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
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