Vicki Nelson-Dunbar (born September 25, 1962) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During her career she won one top-level singles title (at São Paulo in 1986), and reached the fourth round of the US Open in 1982.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | September 25, 1962 Wooster, Ohio, U.S.[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) [1] |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 58–88 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 60 (20 August 1984) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1987) |
| French Open | 2R (1984, 1985, 1986) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987) |
| US Open | 4R (1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 14–58 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 140 (9 November 1987) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1984) |
| French Open | 1R (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986) , 1987 |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1982, 1983, 1985, 1986) |
| US Open | 3R (1981) |
Nelson-Dunbar holds the record for participating in the longest women's tennis match against Jean Hepner which lasted six hours and 31 minutes.[2] This match also featured the longest rally in tennis history, a 643-shot rally that lasted 29 minutes.[3] The game occurred on September 24, 1984, at a tournament in Richmond, Virginia.
WTA Tour finals
editSingles (1 win, 1 loss)
edit| Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | May 1985 | Taranto, Italy | Clay | 3–6, 4–6 | |
| Win | 1–1 | Dec 1986 | São Paulo, Brazil | Clay | 6–2, 7–6 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1986). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986. London: Willow Books. p. 352. ISBN 9780002182096.
- ^ Baker, Andrew (May 26, 2004). "Marathon men rally to record". Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on October 16, 2007. Retrieved November 20, 2008.
- ^ Seminara, Dave (September 23, 2009). "The Day They Belabored the Point". New York Times. Retrieved September 23, 2009.