Shayna Maree McDowell (born 15 April 1989) is an Australian former professional tennis player.[1]
| Full name | Shayna Maree McDowell |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  Australia |
| Born | 15 April 1989 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $27,800 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 46–41 |
| Career titles | 1 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 461 (20 February 2006) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (2005, 2006, 2007) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 14–16 |
| Career titles | 1 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 529 (14 May 2007) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (2006) |
McDowell, a player from the Sunshine Coast, was considered a bright prospect, ranked amongst the world's top 100 juniors.[2] She represented Australia at the Junior Fed Cup.[3]
In 2006 she made her WTA Tour main draw debut as a wildcard at the Canberra International, then a week later partnered Jessica Moore in the women's doubles main draw of the Australian Open.[4]
Her career was derailed by shoulder injuries, which forced her to have keyhole surgery in 2008.[5] After two years out of the game, she returned in 2010 and won an ITF tournament in Cantanhede, Portugal.[6]
ITF finals
edit| Legend |
|---|
| $50,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
Singles: 4 (1–3)
edit| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 27 February 2005 | Bendigo, Australia | Hard |  Lee Ye-ra |
3–6, 2–6 |
| Winner | 1. | 6 June 2010 | Cantanhede, Portugal | Carpet |  Christine Kandler |
6–1, 7–5 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 13 June 2010 | Amarante, Portugal | Hard |  Mélanie Gloria |
5–7, 7–6(6), 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 26 June 2010 | Alcobaça, Portugal | Hard |  Magali de Lattre |
6–2, 3–6, 3–6 |
Doubles: 1 (1–0)
edit| Outcome | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 3 September 2006 | Gladstone, Australia | Hard | Daniella Dominikovic |
Renee Lampret Jenny Swift |
4–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
References
edit- ↑ "Tough draw for Shayna". Sunshine Coast Daily. 22 January 2007.
- ↑ "The Roche approach". The Age. 29 September 2005.
- ↑ Hubbard, Kester (15 July 2005). "Shayna ready for next step". Sunshine Coast Daily.
- ↑ "Wildcard relief for teenager". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 January 2006.
- ↑ Gardiner, Peter (9 January 2009). "The right stuff". Sunshine Coast Daily.
- ↑ Meyn, Travis (8 April 2010). "Tennis injury brought new changes". Sunshine Coast Daily.
