Michaela Washington facts for kids
| Full name | Michaela Washington |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | February 27, 1966 |
| Prize money | $30,525 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1984) |
| French Open | 1R (1985) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1985) |
Michaela Washington (born February 27, 1966) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
About Michaela Washington
Michaela grew up in Michigan. She was the oldest of several children who all loved tennis. Her brothers, MaliVai and Mashiska, both played on the professional men's tennis tour. One of her younger sisters, Mashona, also became a professional tennis player.
In 1981, Michaela won the USTA Amateur Championships. This was a big achievement for her.
Her Professional Tennis Career
Michaela played professionally in 1984 and 1985. Her best result was reaching the finals of the 1984 Central Fidelity Banks International tournament. She played against JoAnne Russell in the final match.
Michaela also played in some of the biggest tennis tournaments. These are called Grand Slam tournaments. She played in the 1984 Australian Open and then in the French Open and Wimbledon in 1985. At Wimbledon, she lost in the first round to Manuela Maleeva, who was a top player.
Michaela stopped playing tennis professionally at a young age. She retired because of a wrist injury.
