Stephanie Tolleson

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Stephanie Tolleson
Country (sports) United States
Born (1956-03-25) March 25, 1956 (age 65)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Wimbledon1R (1977, 1978)
US Open3R (1978)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon2R (1977, 1978)
US Open2R (1976, 1978)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon1R (1977)
US Open1R (1976)

Stephanie Tolleson (born March 25, 1956) is an American former professional tennis player.

Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Tolleson was a two-time All-American at Trinity University and claimed the USTA national collegiate singles championship in 1975. She won a gold medal in women's doubles at the 1975 Pan American Games, with Trinity teammate Sandy Stap as her partner.[1]

After college she competed on the professional tour, with highlights including an upset win over Sue Barker at the 1978 Eastbourne International and a third round appearance at the 1978 US Open.[2]

Once she finished her playing career, Tolleson joined IMG as a sports agent. Her client roster included Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Monica Seles, and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario. [3] Additionally, Tolleson was handled the worldwide title sponsorship sales on behalf of the WTA Tour. [4]

Tolleson is married to sports agent Peter Johnson.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "U.S. Takes Four More Swim Titles". The New York Times. October 25, 1975.
  2. ^ "Sports News Briefs". The New York Times. June 20, 1978.
  3. ^ Facebook; Twitter; options, Show more sharing; Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; Email; URLCopied!, Copy Link; Print (1999-11-26). "Off the Tennis Court, Sports Agency Exec Has Advantage". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-03-19. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "STEPHANIE TOLLESON". ITA Women's Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  5. ^ Seo, Diane (November 26, 1999). "Off the Tennis Court, Sports Agency Exec Has Advantage". Los Angeles Times.

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