Allison Bradshaw
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Allison Bradshaw is a former American professional female tennis player. She was born in San Diego, California
in the United States.
During her career she won one ITF
singles title and one ITF doubles title. She made her professional debut in 1999 but also made an appearance as a wildcard in doubles at the US Open the previous year, where she lost with Abigail Spears
in the first round. She reached the second round of the tournament on her professional debut in 2000. She also reached the third round in 2001 before losing to the fifth seed Kim Clijsters
.
One of Bradshaw's most significant results was a second-round victory against Barbara Schett
at the 2001 ASB Bank Classic in Auckland
, New Zealand, only six months into her professional career. Schett was the second seed at the tournament and one of the highest-ranked players Bradshaw had faced.
, in the qualifying competition for the Acura Classic
in her hometown, San Diego, however she lost to German Anke Huber
. The following year
she spent most of her time playing on the Satellite Tour but again entered the qualifying competition for the San Diego tournament
, losing in the second qualifying round against Anne Kremer
. She also lost out in qualifying for the WTA Philadelphia tournament (defeated by Gréta Arn
). In 2000 she made her Grand Slam
singles debut at the US Open. Bradshaw was given one of the wild cards
awarded to American players and therefore entered at the first round. She overcame Sarah Pitkowski (ranked number 46 in the world) in the first round before beating Marissa Irvin
(ranked 75). In the third round, however, she lost to the world number nine and experienced Spaniard Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
7–6(2), 6–0.
is a former professional player. She was part of a group of players (the "Original 9
") including Billie Jean King
and Rosie Casals who rebelled against the United States Tennis Association
(U.S.T.A) in 1970 in a pay dispute. They eventually formed their own tennis tour.
Bradshaw started playing tennis at the age of 6 along with the rest of her family. She graduated from high school in 1998.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in the United States.
During her career she won one ITF
International Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation is the governing body of world tennis, made up of 205 national tennis associations.It was established as the International Lawn Tennis Federation by 12 national associations meeting at a conference in Paris, France on 1 March 1913...
singles title and one ITF doubles title. She made her professional debut in 1999 but also made an appearance as a wildcard in doubles at the US Open the previous year, where she lost with Abigail Spears
Abigail Spears
Abigail Michal Spears is an American professional tennis player.Spears turned professional in 2000. Spears has reached the third round at the 2005 Australian Open, and the first round at the 2005 French Open, 2005 Wimbledon tournament and the 2005 U.S. Open...
in the first round. She reached the second round of the tournament on her professional debut in 2000. She also reached the third round in 2001 before losing to the fifth seed Kim Clijsters
Kim Clijsters
Kim Antonie Lode Clijsters is a Belgian professional tennis player. As of 7 November 2011, Clijsters is ranked No. 13 in singles. Clijsters is a former World No. 1 in both singles and doubles....
.
One of Bradshaw's most significant results was a second-round victory against Barbara Schett
Barbara Schett
Barbara Schett Eagle is a former Austrian tennis player, who reached her highest singles ranking, World No. 7, on 13 September 1999. She ended her career at the 2005 Australian Open. Between 1993 to 2004 she played in 48 games for the Austria Fed Cup team, winning 30...
at the 2001 ASB Bank Classic in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
, New Zealand, only six months into her professional career. Schett was the second seed at the tournament and one of the highest-ranked players Bradshaw had faced.
Career
Bradshaw started her professional career in 19991999 WTA Tour
The WTA Tour is the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association . The WTA Tour includes the four Grand Slam tournaments, the WTA Tour Championships and the WTA Tier I, Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV events...
, in the qualifying competition for the Acura Classic
1999 Acura Classic
The ' was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was part of the 1999 WTA Tour. It took place in Los Angeles, California, United States, from August 9 through August 15, 1999.-Singles:...
in her hometown, San Diego, however she lost to German Anke Huber
Anke Huber
Anke Huber is a German retired professional tennis player. She was the runner-up in women's singles at the 1996 Australian Open. Her career-high singles ranking was fourth, also in 1996.-Early life:...
. The following year
2000 WTA Tour
The 2000 Sanex WTA Tour was the 28th season since the founding of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on January 3, 2000, and concluded on November 13, 2000, after 58 events. For this season, a new event was added: the State Farm Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S...
she spent most of her time playing on the Satellite Tour but again entered the qualifying competition for the San Diego tournament
2000 Acura Classic
The 2000 Acura Classic was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in San Diego in the United States. It was part of Tier II of the 2000 WTA Tour. The tournament was held from July 31 through August 6, 2000.-Singles: Venus Williams def...
, losing in the second qualifying round against Anne Kremer
Anne Kremer
Anne Kremer is a professional female tennis player from Luxembourg. Her highest WTA Ranking has been World No...
. She also lost out in qualifying for the WTA Philadelphia tournament (defeated by Gréta Arn
Gréta Arn
Gréta Arn is a professional tennis player from Hungary, and the current Hungarian No. 1. Arn turned professional in 1997....
). In 2000 she made her Grand Slam
Grand Slam (tennis)
The four Major tennis tournaments, also called the Slams, are the most important tennis events of the year in terms of world tour ranking points, tradition, prize-money awarded, strength and size of player field, and public attention. They are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and...
singles debut at the US Open. Bradshaw was given one of the wild cards
Wild card (sports)
The term wild card refers broadly to a tournament or playoff berth awarded to an individual or team that has not qualified through normal play.-International sports:...
awarded to American players and therefore entered at the first round. She overcame Sarah Pitkowski (ranked number 46 in the world) in the first round before beating Marissa Irvin
Marissa Irvin
Marissa Irvin is an American former tennis player. She reached her highest singles ranking on August 12, 2002, when she became No. 51 in the world. Her best result at a Grand Slam was the third round of the French Open, which she achieved three straight years from 2003 to 2005...
(ranked 75). In the third round, however, she lost to the world number nine and experienced Spaniard Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario
Aránzazu 'Arantxa' Isabel Maria Sánchez Vicario is a Spanish former professional tennis player...
7–6(2), 6–0.
Singles
| Legend (Singles) |
| Grand Slam (0) |
| Tour Championships (0) |
| Tier I Event (0) |
| Tier II Event (0) |
| Tier III Event (0) |
| Tier IV Event (3) |
| ITF Circuit (1) |
| No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent in final | Score in final |
| 1. | June 11, 2000 | Hilton Head, United States | Clay |  Jacqueline Trail |
6–3, 7–5 |
Personal life
Bradshaw's mother, Valerie ZiegenfussValerie Ziegenfuss
Valerie Bradshaw is an American former female professional tennis player. She started off as an amateur player at the beginning of the 1970s before turning professional....
is a former professional player. She was part of a group of players (the "Original 9
Original 9
The Original 9 is the name given to the group of nine female professional tennis players who formed a new tennis tour, the Virginia Slims Circuit, in 1970 that was the basis for the later WTA Tour...
") including Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player from the United States. She won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles. King has been an advocate against sexism in sports and society...
and Rosie Casals who rebelled against the United States Tennis Association
United States Tennis Association
The United States Tennis Association is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. A not-for-profit organization with more than 700,000 members, it invests 100% of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis, from the grass-roots to the professional levels...
(U.S.T.A) in 1970 in a pay dispute. They eventually formed their own tennis tour.
Bradshaw started playing tennis at the age of 6 along with the rest of her family. She graduated from high school in 1998.