Noelle Porter-Radnoti (born December 18, 1970) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Full name | Noelle Porter-Radnoti |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | December 18, 1970 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 217 (Aug 17, 1987) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | Q1 (1987) |
Raised in Tustin, California, Porter was the world's top ranked junior in her age group as a 12-year old and earned comparisons in the press to Chris Evert. She had a win over Leslie Allen to make the second round at the 1984 Ginny of San Diego and the following year won the USTA national hardcourt championships, while still only 14.[1]
Between 1988 and 1992 she played collegiate tennis for Pepperdine University on a full scholarship. She was a five-time All-American and reached the singles semi-finals of the 1989 NCAA singles championships.[2]
Porter is married to former long time Pepperdine athletics coach Robert Radnoti.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Top Ranked at 12 : Noelle Porter Makes Tennis Comeback at 17". Los Angeles Times. December 1, 1988.
- ^ a b "2015 Hall of Fame Inductee: Noelle Porter-Radnoti". Pepperdine University Athletics. October 1, 2015.