Lesley O'Halloran (born 1 November 1965) is a former professional tennis player from Ireland. Lesley is one of the most decorated Irish tennis players of all time. An accomplished coach, she has more than two decades experience helping players with their game and their fitness.
| Full name | Lesley O'Halloran |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Ireland |
| Born | 1 November 1965 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 402 (11 April 1988) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 113 (5 March 1990) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1989) |
Biography edit
A left-handed player from Dublin, O'Halloran played college tennis in the United States before turning professional.[1]
From 1986 to 1998 she featured in 32 Fed Cup ties for Ireland, winning 20 matches, 5 in singles and 15 in doubles.[2]
On the international circuit she was most successful in doubles, with a best ranking of 113 in the world. Her best performance on the WTA Tour was a quarter-final appearance in the doubles at the 1989 Virginia Slims of Houston. She made it into the women's doubles main draw at the 1989 Wimbledon Championships, as a lucky loser from qualifying, with American partner Leigh-Anne Eldredge. The pair reached the second round.[3]
O'Halloran currently holds the position of Director of Rackets in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin. She has competed on the ITF senior circuit and finished 2012 as the world's top ranked player in both singles and doubles for the 45's.[1]
ITF finals edit
Doubles (4-8) edit
| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | 24 January 1988 | Denain, France | Clay |  Liz Burris
|
 Virginie Paquet Karine Quentrec
|
3–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 2. | 14 March 1988 | Ashkelon, Israel | Hard | Heidi Rosenbaum
|
 Anne Aallonen  Lena Sandin
|
4–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 3. | 23 April 1988 | Queens, United Kingdom | Clay |  Lone Vandborg
|
 Anne Simpkin Joy Tacon
|
6–4, 2–6, 6–7 |
| Loss | 4. | 18 September 1988 | Caracas, Venezuela | Hard |  Andrea Martinelli
|
Henriette Kjær Nielsen Anja Michailoff
|
1–6, 6–2, 1–6 |
| Win | 1. | 9 October 1988 | Lima, Peru | Clay |  Iluminada Concepción
|
 Carla Rodríguez Lorena Rodríguez
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 5. | 31 October 1988 | Haifa, Israel | Hard |  Robyn Field
|
 Ilana Berger Hagit Ohayon
|
3–6, 1–6 |
| Win | 2. | 5 June 1989 | Cascais, Portugal | Clay | Robyn Field
|
Holly Danforth  Ingelise Driehuis
|
6–2, 2–6, 6–4 |
| Loss | 6. | 30 October 1989 | Jerusalem, Israel | Clay |  Alice Noháčová
|
Michelle Anderson Robyn Field
|
4–6, 1–6 |
| Loss | 7. | 6 November 1989 | Haifa, Israel | Hard | Alice Noháčová
|
Michelle Anderson Robyn Field
|
3–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 3. | 13 November 1989 | Ashkelon, Israel | Clay | Alice Noháčová
|
Michelle Anderson Robyn Field
|
7–6, 6–4 |
| Loss | 8. | 20 November 1989 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Clay | Alice Noháčová
|
Michelle Anderson Robyn Field
|
3–6, 3–6 |
| Win | 4. | 29 April 1991 | Basingstoke, United Kingdom | Hard | Caroline Billingham
|
Virginia Humphreys-Davies Valda Lake
|
7–5, 3–6, 6–4 |
References edit
- ^ a b "Where are they now?". Irish Independent. 28 July 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Key Statistics". Fed Cup. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Norwood Fulfills A Dream". The Oklahoman. 16 July 1989. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
