Sally Greer
American tennis player (born 1955)
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | (1955-03-25) March 25, 1955 (age 69) Havana, Cuba[1] |
| College | University of Miami |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1975) |
| French Open | 1R (1974, 1976) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1975) |
| US Open | 2R (1973) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1975) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1974, 1976) |
| US Open | 1R (1973, 1974, 1976) |
Sally Greer (born 25 March 1955) is an American former professional tennis player.
Biography
Greer, the daughter of Cuban American parents, grew up in Miami, Florida.[2] She played college tennis for the University of Miami in 1972/73, then embarked on a five-year career on the professional tour.
During her time on the tour she featured in the main draw of all four grand slam tournaments, with her best performance a third round appearance at the 1975 Australian Open.
Retiring from tennis at the age of 23, Greer soon after began a career in media, as a sports anchor and reporter for an ABC network in Florida. She is a certified addiction counselor, having overcome an alcohol addiction of her own.[3]
She has a younger brother, Pedro José Greer, who is a noted academic and physician.[2]
References
- ^ Wertheim, Jon (May 19, 2021). "Mailbag: Beyond Nadal, Who Are the Top Contenders at the 2021 French Open?". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ a b Schudel, Matt (December 22, 1991). "Mean Streets Medicine at Dr. Joe Greer's Clinic in Miami". Sun Sentinel.
- ^ Hein, Alexandria (May 26, 2015). "For pro athletes battling addiction, their names can be the biggest obstacle". Fox News.
External links
- Sally Greer at the Women's Tennis Association
- Sally Greer at the International Tennis Federation
