Meghann Shaughnessy

Meghann Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy at the 2005 German Open
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceScottsdale, Arizona
Born (1979-04-13) April 13, 1979 (age 45)
Richmond, Virginia
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Turned pro1996
Retired2014
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money$3,975,223
Singles
Career record378–343
Career titles6
Highest rankingNo. 11 (September 10, 2001)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQF (2003)
French Open4R (2001)
Wimbledon4R (2001)
US Open4R (2003)
Doubles
Career record315–185
Career titles17
Highest rankingNo. 4 (March 21, 2005)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenSF (2006)
French OpenSF (2005)
WimbledonQF (2004, 2005, 2006)
US OpenQF (2002, 2007, 2010)
Other doubles tournaments
Tour FinalsW (2004)
Mixed doubles
Career record22–21
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian OpenSF (2001)
French OpenQF (2007)
WimbledonQF (2007)
US OpenF (2007)

Meghann Shaughnessy (born April 13, 1979) is an American former professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11 in 2001 and won six titles on the WTA Tour. Her best doubles ranking was world No. 4, and she won 17 career doubles titles, including the WTA Championships in 2004. She is best known for her serve, which was one of the most powerful on tour, and has produced as many as 22 aces in a match.

Shaughnessy was coached and managed by Rafael Font de Mora for most of her career. She is the niece of Dan Shaughnessy, a Boston Globe sports columnist.[1]

  1. ^ Wilstein, Steve (September 2, 2000). "Williams survives scare in U.S. Open". Ellensburg Daily Record. Associated Press. Retrieved October 24, 2010.