Diane Morrison facts for kids
| Full name | Diane Morrison Shropshire |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | August 11, 1958 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1980) |
| US Open | 3R (1979) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1980) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1981) |
| US Open | 2R (1980) |
Diane Morrison Shropshire (born August 11, 1958) is an American who used to be a professional tennis player. She played tennis for a living.
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Early Life and College Tennis
Diane Morrison went to Beverly Hills High School. She was very smart and earned a scholarship to Stanford University. Even though she wasn't specifically asked to join the tennis team, she tried out and made it! She became a fantastic college tennis player.
She won the AIAW doubles championship twice, playing with her partner Susan Hagey in 1976 and 1977. The AIAW was a sports organization for women in college. Being an 'All-American' meant she was one of the best college tennis players in the country. She earned this honor in 1976, 1977, and 1978.
Professional Tennis Career
After finishing college with a degree in mathematics, Diane Morrison became a professional tennis player in 1979. This meant she played tennis as her job.
Grand Slam Appearances
She played in some of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, called Grand Slams.
- At the US Open in 1979, she reached the third round.
- She also played at Wimbledon three times.
- In 1980, she played in the Australian Open.
Notable Matches
At the end of 1979, Diane Morrison traveled to Australia to play in tournaments there. She even beat Chris O'Neil, who was the champion of the Australian Open at the time. She also made it to the quarter-finals of the New South Wales Open.
Life After Tennis
Diane Morrison's last year playing professional tennis was 1981. After that, she focused on her studies. She went to the UCLA and earned a Doctor of Medicine degree.
Since the early 1990s, she has worked as an anesthesiologist in Philadelphia. An anesthesiologist is a doctor who gives medicine to patients to make them sleep during surgery.
Diane Morrison is African-American. She is married to Kenneth Shropshire, who is a well-known lawyer, author, and sports expert.
