JoAnne Russell

JoAnne Russell (born October 30, 1954) is an American former professional tennis player.

Career With playing partner Helen Gourlay Cawley, she won the Wimbledon ladies' doubles title in 1977. They beat the team of Chris Evert and Rosie Casals in the first round and the top-ranked team of Martina Navratilova and Betty Stöve in the final (6–3, 6–3). Russell reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11.

Grand Slam finals Doubles: 1 (1 title)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreWin 1977 Wimbledon Grass Helen Gourlay Cawley Martina Navratilova Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–3

Mixed doubles: 1 (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1981US Open Hard Steve Denton Kevin Curren Anne Smith 3–6, 6–7

WTA Tour finals Singles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up) ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreWin 1–0 Feb 1984 Indianapolis, U.S. Hard (i) Pascale Paradis 7–6, 6–2Win 2–0 Sep 1984 Richmond, U.S. Hard Michaela Washington 6–2, 4–6, 6–2Loss 2–1 Oct 1984 Brighton, England Carpet (i) Sylvia Hanika 3–6, 6–1, 2–6

Doubles: 21 (4 titles, 17 runner-ups) ResultNo.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1. Feb 1977 Detroit, U.S. Carpet (i) Janet Newberry Martina Navratilova Betty Stöve 3–6, 4–6Win 2. Jul 1977 Wimbledon, England Grass Helen Gourlay Martina Navratilova Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–3Loss 3. Oct 1977 Phoenix, U.S. Hard Helen Cawley Billie Jean King Martina Navratilova 1–6, 5–7Loss 4. Feb 1978 Chicago, U.S. Carpet (i) Rosie Casals Betty Stöve Evonne Cawley 1–6, 4–6Loss 5. Oct 1978 Brighton, England Carpet (i) Ilana Kloss Betty Stöve Virginia Wade 0–6, 6–7Loss 6. Mar 1980 Carlsbad, U.S. Hard Rosie Casals Laura duPont Pam Shriver 7–6, 4–6, 1–6Loss 7. Sep 1980 Salt Lake City, U.S. Hard Barbara Jordan Virginia Ruzici Pam Teeguarden 4–6, 5–7Loss 8. Nov 1980 Amsterdam, Netherlands Carpet (i) Mima Jaušovec Hana Mandlíková Betty Stöve 6–7, 6–7Loss 9. Mar 1981 Boston, U.S. Carpet (i) Virginia Ruzici Barbara Potter Sharon Walsh 7–6, 4–6, 3–6Loss 10. Apr 1981 Amelia Island, U.S. Clay Virginia Ruzici Kathy Jordan Paula Smith 3–6, 7–5, 6–7Win 11. Aug 1981 U.S. Clay Court Championships Clay Virginia Ruzici Sue Barker Paula Smith 6–2, 6–2Loss 12. Apr 1982 Hilton Head, U.S. Clay Virginia Ruzici Martina Navratilova Pam Shriver 1–6, 2–6Loss 13. May 1982 Lugano, Switzerland Clay Virginia Ruzici Candy Reynolds Paula Smith 2–6, 4–6Loss 14. Aug 1982 U.S. Clay Court Championships Clay Virginia Ruzici Ivanna Madruga Catherine Tanvier 5–7, 6–7Loss 15. Dec 1982 Richmond, U.S. Carpet (i) Virginia Ruzici Rosie Casals Candy Reynolds 3–6, 4–6Loss 16. Aug 1984 U.S. Clay Court Championships Clay Elise Burgin Beverly Mould Paula Smith 2–6, 5–7Win 17. Sep 1984 Richmond, U.S. Hard Elizabeth Minter Jennifer Mundel Felicia Raschiatore 6–4, 3–6, 7–6Win 18. Mar 1985 Palm Beach, U.S. Clay Anne Smith Laura Gildemeister Gabriela Sabatini 1–6, 6–1, 7–6Loss 19. Sep 1985 Chicago, U.S. Carpet (i) Elise Burgin Kathy Jordan Liz Smylie 2–6, 2–6Loss 20. Jan 1986 Wichita, U.S. Carpet (i) Anne Smith Kathy Jordan Candy Reynolds 3–6, 7–6, 3–6Loss 21. May 1986 Houston, U.S. Clay Elise Burgin Chris Evert-Lloyd Wendy Turnbull 2–6, 4–6