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Natalia Leipus

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Natalia Leipus
Country (sports) Australia
Born (1962-04-10) 10 April 1962 (age 62)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon3R (1984)

Natalia Leipus (born 10 April 1962) is an Australia former professional tennis player.

Leipus, a South Australian, made the round of 16 in the mixed doubles at the 1984 Wimbledon Championships. She and partner Peter Doohan were competing in the draw as lucky losers from qualifying and it was the only grand slam main draw appearance of her career.[1]

Her brother Andrew Leipus is a physiotherapist, most known for his time working for the India national cricket team.[2]

ITF finals

Doubles: 2 (1–1)

Result Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 22 July 1984 Fayetteville, United States Hard Australia Rebecca Bryant United States Cynthia MacGregor
United States Linda Gates
1–6, 6–7
Win 4 November 1988 Melbourne, Australia Hard Australia Bernadette Randall Bulgaria Elena Pampoulova
Australia Kristin Godridge
6–4, 6–7(5), 6–2

References

  1. ^ "Tennis Results - Wimbledon Championships At Wimbledon, England, July 2". United Press International. 2 July 1984.
  2. ^ "Fitness improves skill: Leipus". Sportstar. 16 February 2002.