.jpg) Shaughnessy at the 2005 German Open | |
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Born | April 13, 1979 Richmond, Virginia |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Retired | 2014 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $3,975,223 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 378–343 |
| Career titles | 6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 11 (September 10, 2001) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (2003) |
| French Open | 4R (2001) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2001) |
| US Open | 4R (2003) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 315–185 |
| Career titles | 17 |
| Highest ranking | No. 4 (March 21, 2005) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2006) |
| French Open | SF (2005) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2004, 2005, 2006) |
| US Open | QF (2002, 2007, 2010) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Tour Finals | W (2004) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Career record | 22–21 |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (2001) |
| French Open | QF (2007) |
| Wimbledon | QF (2007) |
| US Open | F (2007) |
Meghann Shaughnessy (born April 13, 1979 in Richmond, Virginia) 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]
- ^ Wilstein, Steve (2000-09-02). "Williams survives scare in U.S. Open". Ellensburg Daily Record. Associated Press. Retrieved 2010-10-24.