Stacey Martin facts for kids
| Full name | Stacey Martin |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | November 13, 1970 |
| Prize money | $174,344 |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 58 (October 23, 1989) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1991) |
| French Open | 3R (1990) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1989, 1991) |
| US Open | 2R (1989) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–14 |
Stacey Martin, born on November 13, 1970, is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She played tennis at a very high level during her career.
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Stacey Martin's Early Life and Training
Stacey grew up in Largo, Maryland, which is close to Washington D.C. She was one of three children in her family who played tennis. Stacey started playing when she was just five years old. Her father was her first coach.
She attended Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg. Later, she trained at a special tennis academy in North Carolina. This academy was run by a coach named Gary Johnson.
Before becoming a professional player, Stacey earned a sports scholarship. She went to the University of Tennessee. There, she played as the top tennis player for her team from her very first year.
Stacey Martin's Professional Tennis Career
As a professional tennis player, Stacey Martin reached a high ranking. She was ranked as high as 58th in the world. This is a great achievement in professional tennis.
Key Tournament Results
Stacey had some notable results in her career.
- In 1988, she reached the semi-finals at the Schenectady Open.
- She did well at the same tournament again in 1989, reaching the quarter-finals.
- At the 1989 United Jersey Bank Classic, she had an important win. She defeated the second-seeded player, Pam Shriver, on her way to the semi-finals.
- In 1990, Stacey made it to the third round of the 1990 French Open. The French Open is one of the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world.
African American Tennis Players
Stacey Martin was one of the highest-ranked African American tennis players of her time. Other well-known players from that era included Katrina Adams, Camille Benjamin, Zina Garrison, and Lori McNeil.
