| 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 (born September 25, 1957 died 3 January 2025) was an American former professional tennis player.
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.
In 1980, she achieved a rare feat when she won an Avon Futures title in Atlanta as a lucky loser.
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.
References
- "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.
