Kerri Wachtel
Encyclopedia
Kerri Wachtel is an American racquetball
player. Wachtel was the #2 women's professional player at the end of the 2006-2007, and was #5 at the end of the 2008-09 Women's Professional Racquetball Organization
season. She is a former US Open Champion
.
every season since 2000-01, except 2005-06 when she took some time off to have children. But upon her return to competition she had arguably her best season as she reached a career high in the rankings, finishing #2 behind Rhonda Rajsich
in 2006-07.
Her career highlight is winning the 2001 US Open Racquetball Championships
- the most prestigious pro racquetball
title. She defeated Jackie Paraiso
in the final, 15-13; 12-15; 15-11; 15-10.
win the women's team title.
. They reside in Cincinnati, Ohio
with their twin girls Peyton and Quinn.
Racquetball
For other sports often called "paddleball", see Paddleball .Racquetball is a racquet sport played with a hollow rubber ball in an indoor or outdoor court...
player. Wachtel was the #2 women's professional player at the end of the 2006-2007, and was #5 at the end of the 2008-09 Women's Professional Racquetball Organization
Women's Professional Racquetball Organization
The Women's Professional Racquetball Organization is the latest name for the women's professional racquetball tour. It features the world's best players and several events each season - running from September to May - that are mostly played in the USA....
season. She is a former US Open Champion
US Open Racquetball Championships
The US Open racquetball championship is widely acknowledged as the premier professional racquetball event. It is a Grand Slam event with men and women competing from the International Racquetball Tour and Women's Professional Racquetball Organization, respectively. It also includes divisions for...
.
Professional
Wachtel has been a top 10 player on the women's pro tourWomen's Professional Racquetball Organization
The Women's Professional Racquetball Organization is the latest name for the women's professional racquetball tour. It features the world's best players and several events each season - running from September to May - that are mostly played in the USA....
every season since 2000-01, except 2005-06 when she took some time off to have children. But upon her return to competition she had arguably her best season as she reached a career high in the rankings, finishing #2 behind Rhonda Rajsich
Rhonda Rajsich
Rhonda Rajsich is an American racquetball player. She is the reigning two time racquetball World Champion and has won four US Open championships - more than any other woman...
in 2006-07.
Her career highlight is winning the 2001 US Open Racquetball Championships
US Open Racquetball Championships
The US Open racquetball championship is widely acknowledged as the premier professional racquetball event. It is a Grand Slam event with men and women competing from the International Racquetball Tour and Women's Professional Racquetball Organization, respectively. It also includes divisions for...
- the most prestigious pro racquetball
Racquetball
For other sports often called "paddleball", see Paddleball .Racquetball is a racquet sport played with a hollow rubber ball in an indoor or outdoor court...
title. She defeated Jackie Paraiso
Jackie Paraiso
Jackie Paraiso is an American racquetball player. Paraiso was the #1 player on the women's pro racquetball tour at the end of the 1991-92, 1998–99, and 1999-2000 seasons...
in the final, 15-13; 12-15; 15-11; 15-10.
Junior and collegiate
Wachtel won the US 18 & under Girls title in 1993 and the Junior Worlds title - the 1993 Girls 18 and under doubles title with Andrea Beugen. In 1994, she won the women's intercollegiate singles and doubles title (with partner Britt Engel) - which helped Memphis State UniversityUniversity of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
win the women's team title.
Personal
Born Kerri Stoffregen, she is married to Chris Wachtel, who was a punter at Notre Dame UniversityNotre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame. The team is currently coached by Brian Kelly.Notre Dame competes as an Independent at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level, and is a founding member of the Bowl Championship Series coalition. It is an...
. They reside in Cincinnati, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
with their twin girls Peyton and Quinn.