Shenay Perry facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Coral Springs, Florida |
| Born | July 6, 1984 Washington, D.C. |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Turned pro | January 1, 2000 |
| Retired | September 2010 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $906,548 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 239–165 |
| Career titles | 9 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 40 (August 28, 2006) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2004, 2006, 2007, 2010) |
| French Open | 3R (2006) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2006) |
| US Open | 2R (2005, 2009) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 93–81 |
| Career titles | 7 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 97 (December 8, 2003) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (2007, 2010) |
| French Open | 2R (2007) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (2004, 2006) |
| US Open | 2R (2003) |
Shenay Perry (born July 6, 1984) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. After her playing career, she became a coach. She is currently the coach for professional tennis player Kristie Ahn.
Shenay Perry had a successful tennis career. She reached her highest singles ranking of No. 40 in the world on August 28, 2006. Her highest doubles ranking was No. 97, which she achieved on December 8, 2003. Throughout her career, she won nine singles titles and seven doubles titles in tournaments organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
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Shenay Perry's Tennis Career
Early Success and Big Wins
Shenay Perry turned professional on January 1, 2000. She quickly started to make a name for herself in the tennis world. One of her most notable wins happened on June 9, 2004. At that time, she was ranked No. 88 in the world. She surprised many by defeating the 5th-ranked player, Jelena Dokic, at a grass-court tournament. Shenay won that match with a score of 6–4, 7–6 (4).
Wimbledon Highlights
In 2006, Shenay Perry had a memorable performance at the 2006 Wimbledon Championships. She was called the "last American left standing" in the singles tournaments for both men and women. This meant she was the last American player still competing in either the men's or women's singles draws. This was a big achievement for her.
Retirement from Tennis
Shenay Perry officially retired from playing professional tennis in September 2010. After her retirement, she transitioned into coaching, sharing her knowledge and experience with other players.
ITF Tournament Wins
Shenay Perry won many tournaments on the ITF Circuit during her career. These tournaments are important steps for players to gain experience and improve their rankings.
Singles Titles
Shenay won a total of nine singles titles. Most of these wins happened on hard courts, which are common in tennis. She also won one title on clay courts.
Doubles Titles
In doubles, Shenay Perry won seven titles. Like her singles wins, most of her doubles victories were also on hard courts. She also secured one doubles title on a clay court.
See also
In Spanish: Shenay Perry para niños
