Rayni Fox

Rayni Fox (born May 24, 1956) is an American former tennis player who was active from the mid-1970s until the early 1980s.

As a junior player Fox was a singles runner-up to Mima Jaušovec at the 1973 Orange Bowl. In 1974 she won the U.S. Girls' 18s national singles title.

During her career Fox played in all four Grand Slam tournaments. Her best result was reaching the doubles final at the 1977 French Open with Helen Cawley in which they were defeated in three sets by Regina Maršíková and Pam Teeguarden. Her best result in singles occurred in 1977 when she reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open in which she lost to second-seeded Sue Barker. At the Wimbledon Championships, she reached the third round in 1977 and 1979.

With a solid volleys and good speed, she was more successful in doubles than in singles. Fox became the singles champion at the Tasmanian Open in January 1977, defeating Lesley Bowrey in the final in three sets.

Fox played in the World Team Tennis competition in 1975 (Pittsburgh Triangles), 1976 (Cleveland Nets) and 1978 (Phoenix Racquets). In 2006 she was inducted into the MetroWest Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Fox is currently a professional tennis coach in Chatham, New Jersey.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 runner-up)

Result YearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore Loss 1977 French Open Clay Helen Cawley Regina Maršíková Pam Teeguarden 7–5, 4–6, 2–6

Career finals

Singles (1 title)

Doubles (2 titles)