Jill Schwikert (born May 19, 1954) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1954 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1974) |
| French Open | Q2 (1974) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1974) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1974) |
| US Open | 1R (1972) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1974) |
Schwikert is a native of Las Vegas and turned professional in 1972 after graduating high school. She played a lot of doubles with twin sister Joy and the pair were quarter-finalists at the 1974 Australian Open. In 1974 she also appeared in the mixed doubles main draw at Wimbledon and made the second round.[1]
Her niece, Tasha Schwikert (daughter of Joy), is a retired Olympic gymnast.[2]
References
edit- ^ Hughes, Anne (March 12, 1975). "Doubles Vision Is In Vogue For Masters". The Evening Independent.
- ^ Macur, Juliet (June 3, 2004). "Gymnastics; A Modern Athlete, With a Twist". The New York Times.