Megan Bradley facts for kids
| Full name | Megan Christine Bradley-Rose |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | March 26, 1983 Columbia, Missouri |
| Prize money | $41,731 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 313 (May 22, 2006) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 221 (July 17, 2006) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 2R (2001, 2005) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2001) |
Megan Christine Bradley-Rose, born on March 26, 1983, is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She played college tennis at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Who is Megan Bradley?
Megan Bradley was born in Columbia, Missouri in 1983. She grew up to become a talented tennis player. Her journey took her from junior competitions to playing in major tournaments.
Her Family's Sports Background
Megan comes from a family of athletes. Her father, Phil Bradley, was a college football player. He was the first African-American quarterback for the University of Missouri team. Later, he played Major League Baseball for several seasons. He spent five years with the Seattle Mariners.
A Rising Junior Star
As a young tennis player, Megan showed great promise. In 1999, she was the top-ranked 16-year-old player in the country. That same year, she represented the United States. She played for her country at the World Youth Cup. This is a big international team competition for young players.
College Tennis Career
After attending Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Megan started college tennis. She played her first year at UCLA in 2001-02. During that time, she reached an NCAA doubles final. The NCAA championships are a huge event for college athletes.
Later, she moved back to Florida. She then played for three seasons at the University of Miami. While at Miami, she continued to excel. She reached the semi-finals of the NCAA singles championship in 2003–04.
Playing on the Big Stage
Megan got to play in the main draw of the US Open twice. This is one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world.
At the 2001 US Open, she teamed up with Erin Burdette. They won a match against two experienced Dutch players. Megan also played in the mixed doubles event with Justin Gimelstob.
Four years later, she returned to the US Open. In 2005, she played in the women's doubles again. Her partner was Kristi Miller. They also made it to the second round of the tournament.
In 2005, Megan won her only professional title. This happened at an ITF event in South Lake, Texas. She beat Story Tweedie-Yates in the final match.
Life After Professional Tennis
After her playing career, Megan continued her education. She earned a master's degree from the University of South Florida. For several years, she worked in sports media. She also spent a short time as an assistant coach at the University of Miami. From 2009 to 2012, she was the head coach for the Princeton women's tennis team.
