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Janet Haas

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Janet Haas
Country (sports) United States
Born (1953-06-28) June 28, 1953 (age 71)
PlaysRight-handed
CollegeUniversity of Miami
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
French Open1R (1974)
Wimbledon1R (1975)
US Open1R (1973, 1974)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open1R (1973, 1974)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon2R (1974)
Medal record
Maccabiah Games
Silver medal – second place 1973 Israel Women's singles

Janet Haas (born June 28, 1953) is an American former professional tennis player.

The first female tennis player to receive a sports scholarship to the University of Miami, Haas was ranked as high as fourth in the national collegiate rankings. She was the University of Miami's Women's Athlete of the Year in 1973 and is a member of their Sports Hall of Fame.[1]

While touring on the professional circuit she featured in the main draws of the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. She was a quarter-finalist at the 1973 U.S. Clay Court Championships and won a silver medal at the 1973 Maccabiah Games.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Janet Haas - University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame". UM Sports Hall of Fame.
  2. ^ "U.S. Wins 76 Gold Medals to Beat Israel as Maccabiah Champions". The Detroit Jewish News. August 3, 1973.
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