Pauline Hanson (born 15 October 1955), formerly Pauline Elliott, is a New Zealand former professional tennis player.
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| Country (sports) |  New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 October 1955 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1977) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1977) |
| US Open | 2R (1977) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1977) |
Hanson represented the New Zealand Federation Cup team from 1975 to 1977, featuring in eight rubbers. She played in the singles main draws of both the US Open and Australian Open in 1977.[1]
During the 1980s, she moved to the United States, and she has been a longtime tennis pro at the Rolling Hills Club in Novato, California. She has competed as a marathon runner, and she had a quick enough time to qualify for the 1984 United States Olympic Trials, but as a New Zealand national, she was unable to participate. Since then, she has become a U.S. citizen, and she is married to local television reporter Jack Hanson.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Sports Results". The Canberra Times. 3 January 1978. p. 11. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Marin Snapshot: Pauline Hanson a motivating tennis pro". Marin Independent Journal. 28 September 2008.
