Kyle Copeland-Muse (born May 19, 1961) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Full name | Kyle Copeland-Muse |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | May 19, 1961 |
| Prize money | $25,223 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | - |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (1988) |
| US Open | Q2 (1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | - |
| Career titles | 1 WTA |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1984, 1985) |
| US Open | 1R (1985) |
Biography
editCopeland, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, graduated from Montclair High School.[1][2] She is credited as the first black tennis player to appear for Louisiana State University in the SEC.[3] She completed her collegiate career at Pepperdine University, graduating in 1982.
In 1983 she won her biggest professional title when she partnered with Lori McNeil to win the $50,000 Bakersfield Open, an event that was part of the WTA's Virginia Slims series.[4]
Copeland featured in the doubles main draw of the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open during her career.
Many sources mistakenly display her given name as Kylie.
WTA Tour finals
editDoubles: 2 (1-1)
edit| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1. | September 26, 1983 | Bakersfield, United States | Hard |  Lori McNeil
|
Ann Henricksson  Patricia Medrado
|
6–4, 6–3 |
| Loss | 1. | July 15, 1984 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Hard | Penny Mager
|
 Jill Hetherington Hélène Pelletier
|
3–6, 6–2, 6–7(7) |
References
edit- ^ Tober, Mark. "Copeland Busy On The Road With Professional Tennis Tour", The Montclair Times, August 15, 1985. Accessed March 23, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "For players such as 24-year-old Kyle Copeland of Montclair, the pro tour provides a strong challenge and a possible avenue to other interests, including possible careers in television or modeling. Before her latest performance at Wimbledon in July, though, the former Montclair High tennis and. basketball standout had her doubts about continuing with the sport which has kept her busy since the age of 9."
- ^ "Gramlich-Covello at WPC once again", The Record, September 14, 1987. Accessed March 23, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "Kyle Copeland, a graduate of Montclair High School and Pepperdine University, has been named women's tennis coach at William Paterson College. Copeland spent four years on the women's professional tennis tour, competing in Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the French Open."
- ^ Bembry, Jerry (June 23, 2020). "At 16, Coco Gauff's voice is already as strong as her serve". Andscape.
- ^ "Bakersfield 1983 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.
