Stephanie Faulkner (born 11 May 1969) is an Australian former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 May 1969 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $15,078 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 215 (6 Jul 1987) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1988) |
| French Open | Q1 (1986) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1986) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 337 (23 Nov 1987) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q3 (1986) |
Faulkner, a Queenslander, won national championships in junior age groups and played on the professional tour during the late 1980s.[1] At the 1985 Auckland Open she had an upset win over the top seeded Belinda Cordwell to reach the quarter-finals. She made the main draw of the 1988 Australian Open and lost in the first round to Zina Garrison.[2]
ITF finals
editSingles: 3 (0–3)
edit| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | Jun 1985 | ITF Birmingham, United States | Clay |  Susan Sloane
|
4–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 2. | Oct 1985 | ITF Honolulu, United States | Hard | Kate Latham
|
6–7(2), 6–1, 3–6 |
| Loss | 3. | Jul 1987 | ITF Litchfield, United States | Clay |  Maya Kidowaki
|
3–6, 1–6 |
References
edit- ^ "Stars Compete". The Canberra Times. 15 March 1987. p. 4 (Sunday Sport). Retrieved 25 December 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Australian Open; Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 11 (AP) -". The New York Times. 12 January 1988.
