Kirsten Dreyer (born March 27, 1969) is an American former professional tennis player.
Biography Early career
Raised in Connecticut, Dreyer achieved early success, winning the national 16 and under indoor championship in 1983. At 15 years old, She began her professional career on the tour the following year.
Dreyer qualified for her first Virginia Slims main draw in 1985. That season, she also participated in the qualifiers of three Grand Slam tournaments.
College tennis
Dreyer took a break from professional tennis to pursue collegiate athletics, playing for the UCLA Bruins from 1988 to 1991.
Return to professional tennis
In 1992, her final year on the professional tour, Dreyer reached the second round at the Indian Wells. She achieved this by defeating Mariaan de Swardt (at the time the world number 53) in the opening round.
ITF finals Singles: 6 (3–3) Result No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent ScoreWin 1. November 26, 1984 Darlington, United Kingdom Hard Elisabeth Ekblom 6–4, 2–6, 6–3Win 2. December 3, 1984 Hull, United Kingdom Hard Elisabeth Ekblom 4–6, 6–3, 6–4Loss 1. December 31, 1984 Chicago, United States Hard Isabelle Demongeot 6–1, 2–6, 4–6Loss 2. November 2, 1986 Kailua-Kona, United States Hard Kathrin Keil 5–7, 6–2, 5–7Loss 3. June 21, 1987 Birmingham, United States Hard Tammy Whittington 6–2, 1–6, 1–6Win 3. May 26, 1991 Aguascalientes, Mexico Hard Rita Pichardo 7–6(4), 6–3
Doubles: 5 (3–2) Result No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents ScoreWin 1. November 18, 1984 Tipton, United Kingdom Hard Holly Danforth Elizabeth Jones Lorrayne Gracie 6–3, 3–6, 6–3Loss 1. August 19, 1990 Chatham, United States Hard Siobhán Nicholson Kathy Foxworth Shannan McCarthy 2–6, 6–7(6)Win 2. July 29, 1991 Haifa, Israel Hard Tessa Price Janine Humphreys Elizma Nortje 6–1, 6–0Loss 2. August 12, 1991 Ashkelon, Israel Hard Tessa Price Ilana Berger Robyn Field w/oWin 3. January 12, 1992 Woodlands, United States Hard Stella Sampras Dierdre Herman Wendy Nelson 6–3, 6–4
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