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 on August 11, 1958, is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She was known for her strong academic background and impressive college tennis career before turning professional.
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Diane Morrison's Early Life and College Tennis
Diane Morrison attended Beverly Hills High School. She was a very bright student and earned an academic scholarship to Stanford University.
Playing Tennis at Stanford
Even though she wasn't recruited for tennis, Diane joined the Stanford team. She quickly became a star player.
- She won the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) doubles championship twice.
- She partnered with Susan Hagey to win these titles in 1976 and 1977.
- Diane was named an All-American in 1976, 1977, and 1978. This honor recognizes the best college athletes in the country.
Becoming a Professional Tennis Player
Diane graduated from Stanford with a degree in mathematics. After college, she decided to become a professional tennis player in 1979.
Grand Slam Appearances
Diane played in some of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, known as the Grand Slams.
- At the 1979 US Open, she reached the third round.
- She also played in the main draw at Wimbledon three times.
- In late 1979, she traveled to Australia for tournaments.
- There, she famously beat Chris O'Neil, who was the reigning Australian Open champion at the time.
- Diane also made it to the quarter-finals of the New South Wales Open.
Life After Tennis
Diane Morrison's last season on the professional tennis tour was in 1981. After that, she focused on her studies.
A Career in Medicine
She went on to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree from the UCLA. Since the early 1990s, Diane has worked as an anesthesiologist in Philadelphia. An anesthesiologist is a doctor who gives medicine to patients to prevent pain during surgery.
Family Life
Diane Morrison is an African-American woman. She is married to Kenneth Shropshire, who is a well-known lawyer, author, and expert in sports.
