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Michelle Tyler

b. 1958

British tennis player

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Born 1958. Michelle Tyler is a British tennis player.

Michelle Tyler (born 8 July 1958) is a British former professional tennis player who was the last British woman to win the singles title at the French Open Girls' event in 1976.

She reached the quarterfinal of the doubles event at the 1976 Australian Open, partnering Sue Barker, in which they lost in three sets to Kathleen Harter and Wendy Turnbull.

Tyler was the runner-up at the 1977 Kent Championships singles, losing to Yvonne Vermaak.

In 1977 and 1978, she was a member of the British team in the Wightman Cup, the annual women's team tennis competition between the United States and Great Britain. In 1977, she lost her singles rubber to Rosemary Casals, and the following year, she won her singles rubber against Pam Shriver.

WTA career finals

Singles (1 runner-up)

ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScoreLoss 0–1 Jun 1977 Beckenham, UK Grass Yvonne Vermaak 4–6, 7–5, 1–6

Doubles (1 titles, 2 runner-ups)

ResultW/L DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreWin 1–0 Dec 1975 Adelaide, Australia Grass Sue Barker Kym Ruddell Janet Young 7–5, 6–3 Loss 1–1 Dec 1975 Perth, Australia Grass Sue Barker Lesley Bowrey Christine Matison 6–7, 3–6Loss 2–1 Jun 1978 Chichester, UK Grass Yvonne Vermaak Janet Newberry Pam Shriver 3–6, 6–3, 6–4

Retirement Tyler retired in 1979 and worked at a department store in Bromley as well as woredas a tennis coach. She subsequently emigrated to the United States.

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Michelle Tyler-Wilson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michelle Tyler?

British tennis player

When was Michelle Tyler born?

Michelle Tyler was born on 8 July 1958 in United Kingdom.

What is Michelle Tyler's occupation?

Michelle Tyler is a tennis player.

What nationality is Michelle Tyler?

Michelle Tyler is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michelle Tyler

· Wikidata: Q3311469

· DBpedia: Michelle Tyler

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