| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | September 25, 1957 |
| Died | January 3, 2025 (age 67) |
| Prize money | $46,756 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1979) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1979) |
| US Open | 1R (1979) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1979, 1985) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1979) |
| US Open | 2R (1979) |
Kay McDaniel (September 25, 1957 – January 3, 2025)[1] was an American former professional tennis player.[2]
Biography
Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, McDaniel was a three-time All-American tennis player at Louisiana State University in the late 1970s.
McDaniel had her best run in a grand slam tournament at the 1979 Wimbledon Championships, with wins over Katja Ebbinghaus and Marie Pinterová, before losing in the third round to 15th seed Betty Stöve in three sets.[3]
In 1980, she achieved a rare feat when she won an Avon Futures title in Atlanta as a lucky loser.
She achieved her highest year end ranking in 1979, where she finished at 53.
McDaniel was a professor at Lee University, where she taught health science. She annually ran a free summer camp for kids on the university grounds.[4]
References
- ^ "Kay McDaniel". Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee Region. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ "McDaniel Ousts Cummings To Bolster Comeback Try". NewsOK.com. July 7, 1982.
- ^ "Victim List Adds Pecci". Washington Post. June 30, 1979.
- ^ "Lee University Announces Summer Camp Opportunities". The Chattanoogan. April 24, 2015.
External links
- Kay McDaniel at the Women's Tennis Association
- Kay McDaniel at the International Tennis Federation
