Shenay Perry life and biography

Shenay Perry is an American professional tennis player.

CAREER:

Her career-high WTA singles ranking is 40, which she reached on August 28, 2006. Her career-high WTA doubles ranking is 97, set at December 8, 2003. Shenay has won 9 out of 10 ITF singles finals in her career, and reached the 4th round of Wimbledon in 2006.

ITF Singles Winner

2009 – $75k Albuquerque, USA
2009 – $75k Dothan, USA
2008 – $50k Lawrenceville, USA
2006 – $75k Las Vegas, USA
2004 – $50k Pittsburgh, USA
2004 – $50k Cary, USA
2004 – $50k Troy, USA
2003 – $50k Los Gatos, USA
2003 – $50k St Paul, USA


PERSONAL:

Coached by Ola Malmqvist
All-court player whose favorite surface is hard court and best weapon is serve
Began playing tennis at age 4 when father introduced her to the game at neighborhood courts
Father’s name is Ronald Sr.; mother is Debra; has one brother, Ronald Jr.
Both her father and brother play tennis
Enjoys basketball, listening to music (prefers rap; favorite artist is Jay-Z); also likes actress Halle Berry
Favorite food is chicken
Favorite city is New York City, because “something new always happens”
Self-described as easy-going
Most admires parents because “they are very hard-working and never give up in life”
Tennis player most admired is Althea Gibson for opening door for African-Americans in tennis
Likes being a pro for travelling, meeting new people
Graduated from high school (home schooled) in June 2003.

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