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Shannan McCarthy
American tennis player
Shannan McCarthy Gaudette (born May 19, 1970) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
| Full name | Shannan McCarthy Gaudette |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | (1970-05-19) May 19, 1970 (age 53) Georgia, U.S. |
| Prize money | $172,766 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 143–109 (56.7%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 153 (November 2, 1992) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1992) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 129–89 (59.2%) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 60 (July 26, 1993) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1993) |
| French Open | 2R (1993) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1992, 1994) |
| US Open | 2R (1991) |
McCarthy played collegiate tennis at the University of Georgia from 1989 to 1992, along with identical twin sister Shawn.[1] A Georgia local, she earned a total of seven All-American selections and set a university record 150 career singles wins.[1] In 1992 she was runner-up to Lisa Raymond in the NCAA Championships.[2] She was granted a wildcard into the women's singles draw at the 1992 US Open and was beaten in the first round by Sabine Hack.[3]
From 1992 she began touring professionally and was most successful in the doubles format. As a doubles player she was runner-up in three WTA Tour tournaments and was ranked a career high 60 in 1993. She reached a top ranking in singles of 153 in the world.[1] In 1997 she partnered with Kelly Pace to win a $75k doubles tournament in Wichita, which was the last professional tournament she played on tour.
She and her husband, physical therapist Mike Gaudette, have four children, including a set of triplets.[1]
Doubles: 3 (3 runner-ups)
| Result | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Aug 1991 | Schenectady, U.S. | Tier V | Hard |  Nicole Arendt |
 Rachel McQuillan  Claudia Porwik |
2–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | Aug 1992 | Schenectady, U.S. | Tier V | Hard | Ginger Helgeson |
 Alexia Dechaume  Florencia Labat |
3–6, 6–1, 2–6 |
| Loss | Jan 1993 | Brisbane, Australia | Tier III | Hard | Kimberly Po |
 Conchita Martínez  Larisa Neiland |
2–6, 2–6 |
- "Shannan McCarthy Inducted to Tennis Hall of Fame". Georgia Bulldogs. May 2, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- Herbert, Steven (May 22, 1992). "UCLA's McCalla, Ceniza Win Women's Doubles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- "International Results". The Canberra Times. September 3, 1992. p. 30. Retrieved January 14, 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
