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 was born on March 26, 1983. She is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Megan played college tennis at the University of Miami in Florida.
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Early Life and Family
Megan Bradley was born in Columbia, Missouri. Her father, Phil Bradley, was a college football player. He was the first African-American quarterback for the University of Missouri. Later, he played Major League Baseball for several years. He played five seasons with the Seattle Mariners.
Junior Tennis Achievements
Megan was a very talented junior tennis player. In 1999, she was ranked as the top 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.
College Tennis Career
After high school, Megan started her college tennis journey. She first played for UCLA for one year. During that time, she reached the finals of a major doubles tournament. Then, she moved to the University of Miami. She played there for three seasons. While at Miami, she made it to the semi-finals of a big singles tournament in 2003–04.
Playing in the US Open
Megan got to play in the main tournament at the US Open twice. In 2001, she and her partner, Erin Burdette, won a match against two experienced Dutch players. She also played in the mixed doubles event that year. Four years later, in 2005, she returned to the US Open. She played in the women's doubles with Kristi Miller. They also made it to the second round.
Professional Tennis Success
Megan won her only professional title in 2005. This happened at a tournament in South Lake, Texas. She won the final match against Story Tweedie-Yates.
After Playing Tennis
After her tennis career, Megan continued her education. She earned a master's degree from the University of South Florida. For a few years, she worked in sports media. She also briefly worked as an assistant coach at the University of Miami. From 2009 to 2012, Megan was the head coach for the Princeton University tennis team.
