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. She played tennis professionally in the 1980s. She comes from a family of tennis players.
About Michaela Washington
Michaela Washington grew up in Michigan, USA. She was the oldest child in her family. Many of her siblings also became professional tennis players. Her brothers, MaliVai and Mashiska, played on the ATP Tour. This is the top professional tennis tour for men. Her younger sister, Mashona, also played tennis professionally.
Early Tennis Success
In 1981, Michaela won the USTA Amateur Championships. This was a big win for her as a young player. It showed her talent in the sport.
Playing Professionally
Michaela played on the professional tennis tour for a short time. She competed in 1984 and 1985. One of her best results was at the 1984 Central Fidelity Banks International tournament. She reached the singles final there.
She also played in some of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world. These are called Grand Slam tournaments. She first played in a Grand Slam at the 1984 Australian Open. In 1985, she played in both the French Open and Wimbledon. At Wimbledon, she played against Manuela Maleeva, who was a top player. Michaela had to stop playing tennis at a young age because of a wrist injury.
WTA Tour Finals
Michaela reached one final during her time on the WTA Tour. The WTA Tour is the main professional tennis tour for women. She played in the singles final of the 1984 Central Fidelity Banks International tournament. She did not win this final match.
| Result | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Sep 1984 | Richmond, U.S. | $50,000 (Ginny) | Hard |  JoAnne Russell |
3–6, 6–4, 2–6 |
