Christine Newton (born 13 February 1956) is a New Zealand former professional tennis player.

Chris Newton
Full nameChristine Newton
Country (sports) New Zealand
Born (1956-02-13) 13 February 1956 (age 68)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1979, 1980)
French OpenQ1 (1978, 1980, 1982)
Wimbledon2R (1976)
US OpenQ1 (1978, 1980, 1981, 1982)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenSF (1979)
French Open3R (1982)
Wimbledon3R (1980)
US Open3R (1978)

While competing on tour in the 1970s and 1980s, Newton featured in the main draws of four grand slam tournaments, which included a doubles semi-final appearances at the 1979 Australian Open (with Jenny Walker). She played in the singles second round of the 1976 Wimbledon Championships, losing to Mona Guerrant.[1]

Newton won a doubles title at the Auckland Open in 1978 and was the singles runner-up in 1981.[2]

From 1975 to 1981 she competed in Federation Cup ties for New Zealand, playing in a total of 19 rubbers.

References

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  1. ^ "Wimbledon, England (AP)". San Bernardino Sun. 24 June 1976. p. 58.
  2. ^ "McEnroe Beats Connors". The New York Times. 12 January 1981.
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