Joan Mary Koudelka (born 14 March 1948) is a South African former professional tennis player.[1] She originally competed under her maiden name Joan Wilshere, before marrying Czech tennis player Štěpán Koudelka.[2]
| Full name | Joan Mary Koudelka |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  South Africa |
| Born | 14 March 1948 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1971) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1969) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1969) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1970) |
Koudelka had a win over her countrywoman Brenda Kirk to make the second round of the 1969 Wimbledon Championships. She qualified for her only French Open main draw in 1971 and was beaten in the first round by Evonne Goolagong, who went on to win the title.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Close call for Miss Wilshire". The Glasgow Herald. 18 June 1969.
- ^ "Koudelka "Vize" nach Coup". Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (in German). 25 February 2004.
- ^ "Riessen and Froehling Advance To 2d Round of French Tennis". The New York Times. 26 May 1971.
External links
edit- Joan Koudelka at the Women's Tennis Association
- Joan Koudelka at the International Tennis Federation
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