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Lisa Raymond (born August 10, 1973) is an American former professional tennis player who has achieved notable success in doubles tennis. Raymond has eleven major titles to her name: six in women's doubles and five in mixed doubles. On June 12, 2000, she reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles for the first time, becoming the 13th player to reach the milestone. Raymond was ranked No. 1 on five separate occasions in her career over a combined total of 137 weeks (the fourth-highest mark of all time) and finished as the year-end No. 1 doubles player in both 2001 and 2006. She currently holds the record of most doubles match wins (860) and most doubles matches played (1,206) in WTA history, and earned more than $10 million in prize money in her career.
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She is one of the few players to win a 'Career Grand Slam[broken anchor]' in doubles, which she accomplished after winning the 2006 French Open title. Among her former doubles partners are Lindsay Davenport, Martina Navratilova, Rennae Stubbs, Samantha Stosur, Květa Peschke, Cara Black and Liezel Huber. Raymond is also an Olympic medalist, having won the bronze medal in the mixed-doubles competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics for the US team, partnering with Mike Bryan. She reached a total of 122 WTA doubles finals and won 79 titles (sixth-most in history); Raymond also won a doubles title every single year between 1993 and 2012, a span of 20 years.
Despite being best known for her doubles prowess, Raymond also achieved moderate success in singles, winning four titles (finishing runner-up on eight other occasions) and reached a career-high of world No. 15 in October 1997. She reached the second week of a Grand Slam eight times, with her best results being two quarterfinal appearances at the 2000 Wimbledon Championships and the 2004 Australian Open, and six separate fourth round finishes. During her singles career, Raymond recorded wins over former world-number-ones Venus Williams, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, Monica Seles, Jennifer Capriati and Martina Hingis, as well as other accomplished former top 10 players such as world No. 2 Jana Novotna, Amanda Coetzer, Magdalena Maleeva, Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, Lori McNeil, Zina Garrison, Nathalie Tauziat, Irina Spîrlea, Natasha Zvereva, Conchita Martínez, Marion Bartoli, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Maria Kirilenko, Elena Dementieva, Daniela Hantuchová, and Dinara Safina. In February 2007 she decided to retire from playing singles, instead choosing to focus on her doubles career.
Career
[edit]Early years
[edit]Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Raymond is a 1991 graduate of The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a private Catholic girls school in Villanova, Pennsylvania. She received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where she played for coach Andy Brandi's Florida Gators women's tennis team. As a Gator, she won the NCAA singles title in 1992 and 1993 and led the Gators to their first NCAA national team championship in 1992. She was the first player to win all three collegiate Grand Slam titles in a single season (1992). She received the 1992 Rookie of the Year award, the 1992 Tennis Magazine Collegiate Player of the Year award,[1][2] and twice received the Honda Sports Award for Tennis, recognizing her as the outstanding collegiate female tennis player of the year in 1991/92 and in 1992/93.[3][4]
As a junior, Raymond won five U.S. National (USTA) singles and doubles titles, and she was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for players 18-and Under in 1990. She was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2003.[5][6]
2005–2007
[edit]Played the first half of the year with Rennae Stubbs before beginning a partnership with Samantha Stosur, winning the US Open, her second doubles crown at Flushing Meadows, and the season-ending championships, also her second. Raymond and Stosur won six titles together and were named ITF World Doubles Champions of 2005.[7]
In 2006, Raymond and Stosur won ten titles including the French Open and their second season-ending championships. By winning the French Open, Lisa Raymond became only the 13th person in history to have won all four doubles Grand Slam tournaments. They finished the year as the co-holders of the number-one spot, and won a WTA-leading ten titles. Raymond and Stosur were again awarded by the ITF as World Doubles Champions of 2006.[7] They also received the WTA Team of the Year award for their achievements.[1]
The year 2007 was a good one for Raymond and Stosur, with the pair winning five titles; also that year, Lisa decided to retire from her singles career.[8] However, Stosur was diagnosed with a virus, forcing her to miss the second half of the season meaning Raymond had to play with various partners. Even though they only played half the season together, they had still qualified for the season-ending championships but could not compete.
2008–2009
[edit]Raymond began 2008 playing with Elena Likhovtseva with solid results but was cut short due to injury but then reunited with former partner Sam Stosur in May, after the latter's return from injury. They went on to reach the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open, losing both. Raymond also won titles in Memphis and New Haven.
In 2009, Raymond began a partnership with Květa Peschke, where they reached four finals and two semifinals before their year was cut short by an injury to Peschke, just before Wimbledon. Lisa played with different partners, winning one title, taking her tally to 68.
Raymond now considers her 2008–2009 seasons to be almost 'lost' due to a lack of drive in her fitness.
2010
[edit]Raymond started the year by reuniting with former partner Rennae Stubbs. They lost their first round in Sydney, before reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open, as the No. 6 seeds, losing to Venus and Serena Williams. Raymond also made the semifinals of the mixed-doubles tournament. Raymond and Stubbs won the Eastbourne International against Květa Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik in the final, 6–2, 2–6 [13–11]. Both Raymond and Stubbs qualified for the WTA Tour Championships at Doha to face second seeds Peschke and Srebotnik.
2011
[edit]Raymond started the year by teaming up with Julia Görges but in April started a new partnership with Liezel Huber. Starting slowly, by May their results picked up with a quarterfinal showing in Warsaw, semifinals at Roland Garros and Birmingham, runners-up in Eastbourne and Stanford. They were also quarter-finalists at Wimbledon and Cincinnati. They won their first tournament in Toronto and then claimed the US Open[9] and Tokyo, with a semifinal finish in Beijing which qualified them for the WTA Championships in Istanbul. Both have stated they want to continue their partnership in 2012 and hopefully play the London Olympics. Raymond has now won six women's Grand Slam doubles titles, three at the US Open, bringing her grand total to nine (three in mixed) and 73 doubles titles in total.
2012
[edit]In Raymond's first tournament of the year at Sydney, she and her partner Huber were second seeds, and got to the final. The final against top seeds Peschke and Srebotnik was very close with the first two sets shared. In the deciding third set, the top seeds won 13–11.[10] In the Australian Open, Raymond and Huber got to the quarterfinals without dropping a set but narrowly lost their quarterfinal match to Mirza and Vesnina in the deciding third-set tiebreaker.[11] Raymond and Huber won the next four tournaments which were in Paris, Doha, Dubai and Indian Wells. In Paris, they were the top seeds. Grönefeld and Martić were beaten in the final, in straight sets. In Doha, Raymond and Huber defeated Kops and Spears, in straight sets. In Dubai, they got revenge for their Australian Open defeat to Mirza and Vesnina by beating them in straight sets.[12] At Indian Wells, Raymond and Huber beat Mirza and Vesnina in straight sets. At Wimbledon, as the No. 1 seeds, they lost to eventual champions, Serena and Venus Williams.[13] Raymond's last tournament of the year was the Masters Cup. Her partner in the doubles was Huber. They got to the semifinals losing to Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie Hradecká, in straight sets.
2013
[edit]Raymond started the year ranked No. 6 in doubles. Her first tournament was with partner Maria Kirilenko in Sydney, where they were seeded third. They beat Marina Erakovic and Ekaterina Makarova in straight sets in the first round, but then lost in straight sets to Darija Jurak and Katalin Marosi.
Next, Raymond and Kirilenko played at the Australian Open, where they were seeded No. 3. They were beaten in straight sets in the second round by the Australian duo of 16-year-old Ashleigh Barty (who was playing with a wildcard) and Casey Dellacqua, who later went on to reach the final. After the Australian Open, she dropped to No. 7, being overtaken in the rankings by her partner Maria Kirilenko.
In February, Raymond teamed up with Sam Stosur to play at the Doha tournament, where they were unseeded and beat eighth seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sania Mirza in straight sets, then beat Janette Husárová and Zhang Shuai 2-1 sets, but lost in the quarterfinals against third seeded Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears, in straight sets.
Next, in March, Raymond played in Miami, where she teamed up with British teenager Laura Robson (who was playing with a wildcard). They reached the semifinals, where they beat 1st seeds and world No. 1 pair, Errani and Vinci,[14] in straight sets with the loss of just three games, but then lost in straight sets against third seeds Nadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik in the final.[15] This partnership continued into the 2013 Wimbledon tournament.
2014
[edit]Raymond started the year ranked 42 in doubles.[16] She reached the final of her first tournament of the year, Hobart, with Zhang Shuai as her partner. They narrowly lost to Monica Niculescu and Clara Zakopalová. In the Australian Open, she partnered with Hantuchová. They reached the third round and got knocked out by Makarova and Vesnina. At Nuremberg, she got as far as semifinal with Huber as her partner. The same pair lost to eventual French Open champions Hsieh and Peng in the third round. At Wimbledon, Raymond and Huber were seeded 15th but lost in the second round. In the US Open, Raymond teamed up with King, and they got to the third round before losing to the eventual tournament winners, Makarova and Vesnina. Raymond's best result in the mixed doubles was a second-round exit at the Australian Open with Mariusz Fyrstenberg from Poland as her partner. In the French Open and US Open, she lost in the first round with Peers and Lipsky, respectively.
Grand Slam finals
[edit]Doubles: 13 (6–7)
[edit]| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1994 | French Open | Clay |  Lindsay Davenport |
Gigi Fernández  Natasha Zvereva |
6–2, 6–2 |
| Loss | 1997 | Australian Open | Hard | Lindsay Davenport |
 Martina Hingis  Natasha Zvereva |
6–2, 6–2 |
| Loss | 1997 | French Open | Clay | Mary Joe Fernández |
Gigi Fernández Natasha Zvereva |
6–2, 6–3 |
| Win | 2000 | Australian Open | Hard |  Rennae Stubbs |
Martina Hingis  Mary Pierce |
6–4, 5–7, 6–4 |
| Win | 2001 | Wimbledon | Grass | Rennae Stubbs |
 Kim Clijsters  Ai Sugiyama |
6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 2001 | US Open | Hard | Rennae Stubbs |
Kimberly Po Nathalie Tauziat |
6–2, 5–7, 7–5 |
| Loss | 2002 | French Open | Clay | Rennae Stubbs |
 Virginia Ruano Pascual  Paola Suárez |
6–4, 6–2 |
| Win | 2005 | US Open | Hard | Samantha Stosur |
 Elena Dementieva  Flavia Pennetta |
6–2, 5–7, 6–3 |
| Loss | 2006 | Australian Open | Hard | Samantha Stosur |
 Yan Zi Zheng Jie |
2–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–3 |
| Win | 2006 | French Open | Clay | Samantha Stosur |
 Daniela Hantuchová Ai Sugiyama |
6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 2008 | Wimbledon | Grass | Samantha Stosur |
Serena Williams Venus Williams |
6–2, 6–2 |
| Loss | 2008 | US Open | Hard | Samantha Stosur |
 Cara Black Liezel Huber |
6–3, 7–6(8–6) |
| Win | 2011 | US Open | Hard | Liezel Huber |
Vania King  Yaroslava Shvedova |
4–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–3) |
Mixed doubles: 10 (5–5)
[edit]| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1996 | US Open | Hard | Patrick Galbraith |
 Manon Bollegraf Rick Leach |
7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–4) |
| Loss | 1997 | French Open | Clay | Patrick Galbraith |
Rika Hiraki  Mahesh Bhupathi |
6–4, 6–1 |
| Loss | 1998 | US Open | Hard | Patrick Galbraith |
Serena Williams Max Mirnyi |
6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 1999 | Wimbledon | Grass | Leander Paes |
Anna Kournikova  Jonas Björkman |
6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Loss | 2001 | US Open | Hard | Leander Paes |
Rennae Stubbs Todd Woodbridge |
6–4, 5–7, [11–9] |
| Win | 2002 | US Open | Hard | Mike Bryan |
 Katarina Srebotnik Bob Bryan |
7–6(11–9), 7–6(7–1) |
| Win | 2003 | French Open | Clay | Mike Bryan |
Elena Likhovtseva Mahesh Bhupathi |
6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 2010 | Wimbledon | Grass |  Wesley Moodie |
Cara Black Leander Paes |
6–4, 7–6(7–5) |
| Win | 2012 | Wimbledon | Grass | Mike Bryan |
Elena Vesnina Leander Paes |
6–3, 5–7, 6–4 |
| Loss | 2013 | Wimbledon | Grass |  Bruno Soares |
Kristina Mladenovic  Daniel Nestor |
5–7, 6–2, 8–6 |
WTA Tour Championships
[edit]Doubles: 4 titles
[edit]| Result | Year | Location | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2001 | Munich, Germany | Rennae Stubbs |
Cara Black Elena Likhovtseva |
7–5, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Win | 2005 | Los Angeles, US | Samantha Stosur |
Cara Black Rennae Stubbs |
6–7, 7–5, 6–4 |
| Win | 2006 | Madrid, Spain | Samantha Stosur |
Cara Black Rennae Stubbs |
3–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| Win | 2011 | Istanbul, Turkey | Liezel Huber |
 Květa Peschke Katarina Srebotnik |
6–4, 6–4 |
Olympic medal match
[edit]Doubles (0–1)
[edit]| Result | Year | Location | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th place | 2012 | London | Grass | Liezel Huber |
Maria Kirilenko Nadia Petrova |
6–4, 4–6, 1–6 |
WTA Tour finals
[edit]Singles: 12 (4–8)
[edit]| Legend |
|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments |
| Tier I / Premier M & Premier 5 |
| Tier II / Premier (0–3) |
| Tier III, IV & V / International (4–5) |
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | May 1994 | Lucerne, Switzerland | Clay | Lindsay Davenport
|
7–6(7–3), 6–4 |
| Loss | 0–2 | Feb 1995 | Chicago, US | Carpet (i) |  Magdalena Maleeva
|
7–5, 7–6(7–2) |
| Loss | 0–3 | Aug 1995 | San Diego, US | Hard | Conchita Martínez
|
6–2, 6–0 |
| Win | 1–3 | Oct 1996 | Quebec City, Canada | Hard (i) | Els Callens
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 1–4 | Feb 1997 | Oklahoma City, US | Hard (i) | Lindsay Davenport
|
6–4, 6–2 |
| Loss | 1–5 | Oct 1997 | Filderstadt, Germany | Hard (i) | Martina Hingis
|
6–4, 6–2 |
| Win | 2–5 | Jun 2000 | Birmingham, UK | Grass |  Tamarine Tanasugarn
|
6–2, 6–7(7–9), 6–4 |
| Loss | 2–6 | Oct 2001 | Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg | Hard (i) | Kim Clijsters
|
6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 3–6 | Feb 2002 | Memphis, US | Hard (i) | Alexandra Stevenson
|
4–6, 6–3, 7–6(11–9) |
| Loss | 3–7 | Sep 2002 | Waikoloa, US | Hard | Cara Black
|
7–6(7–1), 6–4 |
| Win | 4–7 | Feb 2003 | Memphis, US | Hard (i) | Amanda Coetzer
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 4–8 | Feb 2004 | Memphis, US | Hard (i) | Vera Zvonareva
|
4–6, 6–4, 7–5 |
Doubles: 122 (79–43)
[edit]| Legend |
|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments (6–7) |
| WTA Championships (4–0) |
| Tier I / Premier M & Premier 5 (24–13) |
| Tier II / Premier (35–17) |
| Tier III, IV & V / International (10–6) |
| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1. | Sep 1993 | Tokyo, Japan | Hard | Chanda Rubin
|
 Amanda Coetzer Linda Wild
|
6–4, 6–1 |
| Win | 2. | Feb 1994 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Lindsay Davenport
|
Manon Bollegraf Helena Suková
|
6–2, 6–4 |
| Loss | 1. | Jun 1994 | French Open | Clay | Lindsay Davenport
|
Gigi Fernández Natasha Zvereva
|
6–2, 6–2 |
| Loss | 2. | Aug 1994 | Los Angeles, US | Hard | Jana Novotná
|
Julie Halard-Decugis Nathalie Tauziat
|
6–1, 0–6, 6–1 |
| Win | 3. | Mar 1995 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Lindsay Davenport
|
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario  Larisa Neiland
|
2–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| Loss | 3. | Nov 1995 | Quebec City, Canada | Hard (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Nicole Arendt Manon Bollegraf
|
7–6(8–6), 4–6, 6–2 |
| Win | 4. | Nov 1996 | Chicago, US | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Angela Lettiere Nana Miyagi
|
6–1, 6–1 |
| Win | 5. | Nov 1996 | Philadelphia, US | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Nicole Arendt Lori McNeil
|
6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Loss | 4. | Jan 1997 | Australian Open | Hard | Lindsay Davenport
|
Martina Hingis Natasha Zvereva
|
6–2, 6–2 |
| Loss | 5. | Mar 1997 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Nathalie Tauziat
|
Lindsay Davenport Natasha Zvereva
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 6. | Jun 1997 | French Open | Clay | Mary Joe Fernández
|
Gigi Fernández Natasha Zvereva
|
6–2, 6–3 |
| Win | 6. | Oct 1997 | Quebec City, Canada | Hard (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Alexandra Fusai Nathalie Tauziat
|
6–4, 5–7, 7–5 |
| Win | 7. | Nov 1997 | Philadelphia, US | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Lindsay Davenport Jana Novotná
|
6–3, 7–5 |
| Win | 8. | Feb 1998 | Hanover, Germany | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Elena Likhovtseva Caroline Vis
|
6–1, 6–7(4–7), 6–3 |
| Loss | 7. | Apr 1998 | Hilton Head, US | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Conchita Martínez Patricia Tarabini
|
3–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 8. | Jun 1998 | Birmingham, UK | Grass | Rennae Stubbs
|
Els Callens Julie Halard-Decugis
|
2–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| Win | 9. | Aug 1998 | Boston, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Mariaan de Swardt Mary Joe Fernández
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 9. | Oct 1998 | Moscow, Russia | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Mary Pierce Natasha Zvereva
|
6–3, 6–4 |
| Win | 10. | Feb 1999 | Oklahoma City, US | Hard (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Amanda Coetzer Jessica Steck
|
6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 10. | Apr 1999 | Amelia Island, US | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Conchita Martínez Patricia Tarabini
|
7–5, 0–6, 6–4 |
| Loss | 11. | Aug 1999 | Los Angeles, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Larisa Neiland
|
6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–0 |
| Win | 11. | Aug 1999 | New Haven, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Elena Likhovtseva Jana Novotná
|
7–6(7–1), 6–2 |
| Win | 12. | Oct 1999 | Zürich, Switzerland | Hard (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Nathalie Tauziat Natasha Zvereva
|
6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 13. | Oct 1999 | Moscow, Russia | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Julie Halard-Decugis  Anke Huber
|
6–1, 6–0 |
| Win | 14. | Nov 1999 | Philadelphia, US | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Chanda Rubin Sandrine Testud
|
6–1, 7–6(7–2) |
| Win | 15. | Jan 2000 | Australian Open | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Martina Hingis Mary Pierce
|
6–4, 5–7, 6–4 |
| Win | 16. | May 2000 | Rome, Italy | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Magüi Serna
|
6–3, 4–6, 6–2 |
| Win | 17. | May 2000 | Madrid, Spain | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Gala León García María Sánchez Lorenzo
|
6–1, 6–3 |
| Loss | 12. | Jun 2000 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Rennae Stubbs
|
Ai Sugiyama Nathalie Tauziat
|
2–6, 6–3, 7–6(3) |
| Win | 18. | Aug 2000 | San Diego, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Lindsay Davenport Anna Kournikova
|
4–6, 6–3, 7–6(8–6) |
| Loss | 13. | Nov 2000 | Philadelphia, US | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova
|
6–2, 7–5 |
| Loss | 14. | Jan 2001 | Sydney, Australia | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Anna Kournikova  Barbara Schett
|
6–2, 7–5 |
| Win | 19. | Feb 2001 | Tokyo, Japan | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Anna Kournikova  Iroda Tulyaganova
|
7–6(5), 2–6, 7–6(8–6) |
| Win | 20. | Mar 2001 | Scottsdale, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Kim Clijsters Meghann Shaughnessy
|
w/o |
| Loss | 15. | Apr 2001 | Miami, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Nathalie Tauziat
|
6–0, 6–4 |
| Win | 21. | Apr 2001 | Charleston, US | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suárez
|
5–7, 7–6(7–5), 6–3 |
| Loss | 16. | May 2001 | Madrid, Spain | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suárez
|
7–5, 2–6, 7–6(7–4) |
| Win | 22. | Jun 2001 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Rennae Stubbs
|
Cara Black Elena Likhovtseva
|
6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 23. | Jul 2001 | Wimbledon | Grass | Rennae Stubbs
|
Kim Clijsters Ai Sugiyama
|
6–4, 6–3 |
| Win | 24. | Sep 2001 | US Open | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Kimberly Po Nathalie Tauziat
|
6–2, 5–7, 7–5 |
| Win | 25. | Oct 2001 | Filderstadt, Germany | Hard (i) | Lindsay Davenport
|
Justine Henin Meghann Shaughnessy
|
6–4, 6–7(4–7), 7–5 |
| Win | 26. | Oct 2001 | Zurich, Switzerland | Hard (i) | Lindsay Davenport
|
Sandrine Testud Roberta Vinci
|
6–3, 2–6, 6–2 |
| Win | 27. | Nov 2001 | Munich, Germany | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Cara Black Elena Likhovtseva
|
7–5, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Win | 28. | Jan 2002 | Sydney, Australia | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Martina Hingis Anna Kournikova
|
w/o |
| Win | 29. | Feb 2002 | Tokyo, Japan | Carpet (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Els Callens Roberta Vinci
|
6–1, 6–1 |
| Win | 30. | Mar 2002 | Scottsdale, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Cara Black Elena Likhovtseva
|
6–3, 5–7, 7–6(7–4) |
| Win | 31. | Mar 2002 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Elena Dementieva Janette Husárová
|
7–5, 6–0 |
| Win | 32. | Apr 2002 | Miami, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suárez
|
7–6(4), 6–7(4–7), 6–3 |
| Win | 33. | Apr 2002 | Charleston, US | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Alexandra Fusai Caroline Vis
|
6–4, 3–6, 7–6(7–4) |
| Loss | 17. | Jun 2002 | French Open | Clay | Rennae Stubbs
|
Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suárez
|
6–4, 6–2 |
| Win | 34. | Jun 2002 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Rennae Stubbs
|
Cara Black Elena Likhovtseva
|
6–7(5–7), 7–6(8–6), 6–2 |
| Win | 35. | Jul 2002 | Stanford, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
|
Janette Husárová Conchita Martínez
|
6–1, 6–1 |
| Win | 36. | Oct 2002 | Filderstadt, Germany | Hard (i) | Lindsay Davenport
|
Meghann Shaughnessy Paola Suárez
|
6–2, 6–4 |
| Loss | 18. | Feb 2003 | Tokyo, Japan | Carpet (i) | Lindsay Davenport
|
Elena Bovina Rennae Stubbs
|
6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 19. | Mar 2003 | Scottsdale, US | Hard | Lindsay Davenport
|
Kim Clijsters Ai Sugiyama
|
6–1, 6–4 |
| Win | 37. | Mar 2003 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Lindsay Davenport
|
Kim Clijsters Ai Sugiyama
|
3–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| Win | 38. | Apr 2003 | Amelia Island, US | Clay | Lindsay Davenport
|
Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suárez
|
7–5, 6–2 |
| Win | 39. | Jun 2003 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Lindsay Davenport
|
Jennifer Capriati Magüi Serna
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| Win | 40. | Jul 2003 | Stanford, US | Hard | Cara Black
|
 Cho Yoon-jeong Francesca Schiavone
|
7–6(7–5), 6–1 |
| Loss | 20. | Aug 2003 | San Diego, US | Hard | Lindsay Davenport
|
Kim Clijsters Ai Sugiyama
|
6–4, 7–5 |
| Win | 41. | Oct 2003 | Filderstadt, Germany | Hard (i) | Rennae Stubbs
|
Cara Black Martina Navratilova
|
6–2, 6–4 |
| Win | 42. | Nov 2003 | Philadelphia, US | Hard (i) | Martina Navratilova
|
Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
|
6–3, 6–4 |
| Loss | 21. | Apr 2004 | Charleston, US | Clay | Martina Navratilova
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Virginia Ruano Pascual Paola Suárez
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6–4, 6–1 |
| Win | 43. | May 2004 | Vienna, Austria | Clay | Martina Navratilova
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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6–2, 7–5 |
| Loss | 22. | Aug 2004 | New Haven, US | Hard | Martina Navratilova
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Nadia Petrova Meghann Shaughnessy
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6–1, 1–6, 7–6(7–4) |
| Win | 44. | Nov 2004 | Philadelphia, US | Hard (i) | Alicia Molik
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Liezel Huber Corina Morariu
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7–5, 6–4 |
| Loss | 23. | Apr 2005 | Miami, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
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Svetlana Kuznetsova Alicia Molik
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7–5, 6–7(5–7), 6–2 |
| Win | 45. | Jun 2005 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Rennae Stubbs
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Elena Likhovtseva Vera Zvonareva
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6–3, 7–5 |
| Win | 46. | Aug 2005 | New Haven, US | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Gisela Dulko Maria Kirilenko
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6–2, 6–7(6–8), 6–1 |
| Win | 47. | Sept 2005 | US Open | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Elena Dementieva Flavia Pennetta
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6–2, 5–7, 6–3 |
| Win | 48. | Oct 2005 | Luxembourg City | Hard (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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7–5, 6–1 |
| Win | 49. | Oct 2005 | Moscow, Russia | Carpet (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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6–2, 6–4 |
| Loss | 24. | Nov 2005 | Philadelphia, US | Hard (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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6–4, 7–6(7–4) |
| Win | 50. | Nov 2005 | Los Angeles, US | Hard (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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6–7(5–7), 7–5, 6–4 |
| Loss | 25. | Jan 2006 | Australian Open | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Yan Zi Zheng Jie
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2–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–3 |
| Win | 51. | Feb 2006 | Tokyo, Japan | Carpet (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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6–2, 6–1 |
| Win | 52. | Feb 2006 | Memphis, US | Carpet (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Victoria Azarenka  Caroline Wozniacki
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7–6(7–2), 6–3 |
| Win | 53. | Mar 2006 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Virginia Ruano Pascual Meghann Shaughnessy
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6–2, 7–5 |
| Win | 54. | Apr 2006 | Miami, US | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Liezel Huber Martina Navratilova
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6–4, 7–5 |
| Win | 55. | Apr 2006 | Charleston, US | Clay | Samantha Stosur
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Virginia Ruano Pascual Meghann Shaughnessy
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3–6, 6–1, 6–1 |
| Win | 56. | Jun 2006 | French Open | Clay | Samantha Stosur
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Daniela Hantuchová Ai Sugiyama
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6–3, 6–2 |
| Loss | 26. | Aug 2006 | New Haven, US | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Yan Zi Zheng Jie
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6–4, 6–2 |
| Win | 57. | Oct 2006 | Stuttgart, Germany | Hard (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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6–3, 6–4 |
| Win | 58. | Oct 2006 | Linz, Austria | Hard (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Corina Morariu Katarina Srebotnik
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6–3, 6–0 |
| Win | 59. | Nov 2006 | Hasselt, Belgium | Hard (i) | Samantha Stosur
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 Eleni Daniilidou Jasmin Wöhr
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6–2, 6–3 |
| Win | 60. | Nov 2006 | Madrid, Spain | Hard (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Rennae Stubbs
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3–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| Win | 61. | Feb 2007 | Tokyo, Japan | Carpet (i) | Samantha Stosur
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Vania King Rennae Stubbs
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7–6(6), 3–6, 7–5 |
| Win | 62. | Mar 2007 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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 Chan Yung-jan Chuang Chia-jung
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6–3, 7–5 |
| Win | 63. | Apr 2007 | Miami, US | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Liezel Huber
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6–4, 3–6, [10–2] |
| Win | 64. | May 2007 | Berlin, Germany | Clay | Samantha Stosur
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Tathiana Garbin Roberta Vinci
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6–3, 6–4 |
| Win | 65. | Jun 2007 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Samantha Stosur
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Květa Peschke Rennae Stubbs
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6–7(5–7), 6–4, 6–3 |
| Loss | 27. | Oct 2007 | Zürich, Switzerland | Carpet (i) | Francesca Schiavone
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Květa Peschke Rennae Stubbs
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7–5, 7–6(7–1) |
| Win | 66. | Mar 2008 | Memphis, US | Hard (i) | Lindsay Davenport
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Angela Haynes Mashona Washington
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6–3, 6–1 |
| Loss | 28. | Jul 2008 | Wimbledon | Grass | Samantha Stosur
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Serena Williams Venus Williams
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6–2, 6–2 |
| Win | 67. | Aug 2008 | New Haven, US | Hard | Květa Peschke
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 Sorana Cîrstea Monica Niculescu
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4–6, 7–5, [10–7] |
| Loss | 29. | Sep 2008 | US Open | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Cara Black Liezel Huber
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6–3, 7–6(8–6) |
| Loss | 30. | Sep 2008 | Tokyo, Japan | Hard | Samantha Stosur
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Vania King Nadia Petrova
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6–1, 6–4 |
| Loss | 31. | Feb 2009 | Paris, France | Hard (i) | Květa Peschke
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Cara Black Liezel Huber
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6–4, 3–6, [10–4] |
| Loss | 32. | Apr 2009 | Miami, US | Hard | Květa Peschke
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Svetlana Kuznetsova Amélie Mauresmo
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4–6, 6–3, [10–3] |
| Loss | 33. | Apr 2009 | Ponte Vedra Beach, US | Clay | Květa Peschke
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Chuang Chia-jung Sania Mirza
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6–3, 4–6, [10–7] |
| Loss | 34. | May 2009 | Madrid, Spain | Clay | Květa Peschke
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Cara Black Liezel Huber
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4–6, 6–3, [10–6] |
| Win | 68. | Oct 2009 | Osaka, Japan | Hard | Chuang Chia-jung
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Chanelle Scheepers Abigail Spears
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6–2, 6–4 |
| Win | 69. | Jun 2010 | Birmingham, UK | Grass | Cara Black
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Liezel Huber Bethanie Mattek-Sands
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6–3, 3–2 ret |
| Win | 70. | Jun 2010 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Rennae Stubbs
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Květa Peschke Katarina Srebotnik
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6–2, 2–6, [13–11] |
| Loss | 35. | Aug 2010 | San Diego, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
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Maria Kirilenko Zheng Jie
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6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 36. | Aug 2010 | Cincinnati, US | Hard | Rennae Stubbs
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Victoria Azarenka Maria Kirilenko
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7–6(7–4), 7–6(8) |
| Loss | 37. | Jun 2011 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Liezel Huber
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Květa Peschke Katarina Srebotnik
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6–3, 6–0 |
| Loss | 38. | Jul 2011 | Stanford, US | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Victoria Azarenka Maria Kirilenko
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6–1, 6–3 |
| Win | 71. | Aug 2011 | Toronto, Canada | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Victoria Azarenka Maria Kirilenko
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w/o |
| Win | 72. | Sep 2011 | US Open | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Vania King Yaroslava Shvedova
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4–6, 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–3) |
| Win | 73. | Oct 2011 | Tokyo, Japan | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Gisela Dulko Flavia Pennetta
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7–6(7–4), 0–6, [10–6] |
| Win | 74. | Oct 2011 | Istanbul, Turkey | Hard (i) | Liezel Huber
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Květa Peschke Katarina Srebotnik
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6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 39. | Jan 2012 | Sydney, Australia | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Květa Peschke Katarina Srebotnik
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6–1, 4–6, [13–11] |
| Win | 75. | Feb 2012 | Paris, France | Hard (i) | Liezel Huber
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Anna-Lena Grönefeld  Petra Martić
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7–6(7–3), 6–1 |
| Win | 76. | Feb 2012 | Doha, Qatar | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Raquel Kops-Jones Abigail Spears
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6–3, 6–1 |
| Win | 77. | Feb 2012 | Dubai, UAE | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Sania Mirza Elena Vesnina
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6–2, 6–1 |
| Win | 78. | Mar 2012 | Indian Wells, US | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Sania Mirza Elena Vesnina
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6–2, 6–3 |
| Loss | 40. | Jun 2012 | Birmingham, UK | Grass | Liezel Huber
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 Tímea Babos Hsieh Su-wei
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7–5, 6–7(2–7), [10–8] |
| Loss | 41. | Jun 2012 | Eastbourne, UK | Grass | Liezel Huber
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Nuria Llagostera Vives María José Martínez Sánchez
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6–4, ret. |
| Win | 79. | Aug 2012 | New Haven, US | Hard | Liezel Huber
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Andrea Hlaváčková Lucie Hradecká
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4–6, 6–0, [10–4] |
| Loss | 42. | Mar 2013 | Miami, US | Hard |  Laura Robson
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Nadia Petrova Katarina Srebotnik
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6–1, 7–6(7–2) |
| Loss | 43. | Jan 2014 | Hobart, Australia | Hard | Zhang Shuai
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Monica Niculescu Klára Zakopalová
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2–6, 7–6(7–5), [8–10] |
Team events
[edit]Fed Cup
[edit]Country: USA Years participated: 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 Best result: Winning team 2000
Overall record: 14–9 Singles record: 3–6 Doubles record: 11–3
Hopman Cup
[edit]Country: USA Years participated: 2006 Best result: Winning team 2006 (w/Taylor Dent)
Overall record: 3–4 Singles record: 0–4 Mixed doubles record: 3–0
Olympics
[edit]Country: USA Years Participated: 2004 Best Result: Doubles Quarter-Finalist (w/Navratilova), Singles 3rd Round
Overall Record: 3–2 Singles Record: 2–1 Doubles Record: 1–1
Performance timelines
[edit]| W | F | SF | QF | #R | RR | Q# | DNQ | A | NH |
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
Singles
[edit]| Tournament | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | W–L | |||||
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| Grand Slam tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | A | 2R | 3R | 1R | 2R | 3R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 3R | 2R | QF | 3R | 1R | 16–12 | |||||
| French Open | A | A | A | A | A | 1R | A | 1R | 4R | 1R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 2R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 6–12 | |||||
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | A | 4R | 1R | 4R | 2R | 2R | 1R | 4R | QF | 3R | 4R | 3R | 2R | 1R | 2R | 24–14 | |||||
| US Open | 1R | 1R | LQ | 2R | 2R | 3R | 2R | 4R | 2R | 3R | 2R | 3R | 3R | 3R | 2R | 3R | 2R | 1R | 25–18 | |||||
| Win–loss | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 3–2 | 3–4 | 6–3 | 4–4 | 6–4 | 4–4 | 4–4 | 8–4 | 4–4 | 7–4 | 5–4 | 8–4 | 3–4 | 1–4 | 71–56 | |||||
Doubles
[edit]| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | SR | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | 3R | SF | QF | F | SF | SF | W | 1R | SF | SF | 2R | 2R | F | SF | 1R | 3R | SF | 3R | QF | 2R | 3R | 1R | A | 1 / 22 | 60–21 | |
| French Open | A | A | A | A | F | A | 3R | F | 1R | 1R | 3R | SF | F | 3R | SF | QF | W | SF | 3R | 3R | 3R | SF | 1R | A | 3R | A | A | 1 / 19 | 53–17 | |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | A | 3R | 1R | 3R | QF | SF | 3R | SF | W | QF | SF | SF | 1R | 3R | SF | F | 1R | QF | QF | SF | 2R | 2R | QF | A | 1 / 22 | 60–21 | |
| US Open | 2R | A | A | 2R | QF | 3R | 2R | 3R | SF | 3R | QF | W | 3R | 2R | QF | W | SF | 3R | F | 1R | QF | W | 3R | 3R | 3R | 1R | A | 3 / 24 | 63–21 | |
| Win–loss | 1–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 12–4 | 5–3 | 8–4 | 15–4 | 12–4 | 8–4 | 15–3 | 16–2 | 14–4 | 11–3 | 12–4 | 9–3 | 17–3 | 14–4 | 12–4 | 4–4 | 12–4 | 15–3 | 9–4 | 4–3 | 7–4 | 3–3 | 0–0 | 6 / 87 | 236–80 | |
| Year-end championships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WTA Finals | A | A | A | A | QF | A | QF | A | SF | SF | SF | W | SF | A | A | W | W | A | A | A | SF | W | SF | A | A | A | A | 4 / 12 | 13–8 | |
| Olympic Games | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summer Olympics | Not Held | A | Not Held | A | Not Held | A | Not Held | QF | Not Held | A | Not Held | SF | Not Held | 0 / 2 | 4–2 | |||||||||||||||
| Premier Mandatory tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indian Wells Open | Tier II | SF | F | A | QF | 1R | SF | W | W | 2R | SF | W | W | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R | W | 2R | A | SF | A | 5 / 18 | 42–13 | ||||||
| Miami Open | A | A | A | A | 3R | 3R | 3R | 1R | A | A | QF | F | W | 2R | SF | F | W | W | QF | F | SF | 2R | 1R | F | 1R | 1R | A | 3 / 20 | 46–15 | |
| Madrid Open | Not Held | F | 2R | 2R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 2R | A | 0 / 7 | 4–7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| China Open | Not Held | Tier IV | Not Held | Tier IV | Tier II | 1R | 1R | SF | 1R | QF | 2R | A | A | 0 / 6 | 5–5 | |||||||||||||||
| Premier 5 tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dubai / Qatar Open[1] | Not Held | Not Tier I | A | 2R | 2R | QF | W | QF | 2R | A | A | 1 / 6 | 9–5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Italian Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | QF | A | W | A | A | A | 2R | A | 2R | 2R | 2R | QF | SF | 2R | SF | 2R | 2R | A | A | 1 / 12 | 11–11 | |
| Canadian Open | A | A | A | 2R | A | A | QF | QF | 2R | A | A | QF | 2R | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | W | SF | A | A | A | A | 1 / 8 | 10–7 | |
| Cincinnati Open | Not Held | Tier III | 2R | F | QF | 2R | 2R | A | 2R | A | 0 / 6 | 6–6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tokyo / Wuhan Open[2] | Tier II | A | A | A | SF | QF | A | QF | SF | W | W | F | SF | A | W | W | F | QF | SF | W | SF | 1R | 1R | A | A | 5 / 17 | 38–12 | |||
| Former Tier I tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Charleston Open | A | A | A | A | SF | A | QF | SF | F | QF | QF | W | W | A | F | SF | W | 2R | QF | Premier | 3 / 13 | 31–10 | ||||||||
| German Open | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | SF | 1R | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | W | A | Not held | 1 / 3 | 6–2 | ||||||||
| San Diego Open | Tier III | Tier II | SF | 2R | SF | A | Not held | Premier | 0 / 3 | 4–3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kremlin Cup | Tier V | Not Held | Tier II | A | F | W | SF | A | A | A | A | W | 1R | A | A | Premier | 2 / 5 | 13–3 | ||||||||||||
| Zurich Open | Tier II | A | 1R | 1R | A | 1R | QF | W | A | W | A | QF | 1R | SF | SF | F | T II | Not held | 2 / 11 | 17–8 | ||||||||||
| Philadelphia | NH | Tier II | QF | SF | SF | Tier II | Not held | Tier II | Not held | 0 / 3 | 5–3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Career statistics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | Career | ||
| Tournaments | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 425 | ||
| Titles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | ||
| Finals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 122 | ||
| Overall win–loss | 1–1 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 13–6 | 30–12 | 23–11 | 34–17 | 34–15 | 40–19 | 45–16 | 44–16 | 59–9 | 53–9 | 46–8 | 37–16 | 43–15 | 60–13 | 40–10 | 32–16 | 28–20 | 33–18 | 40–17 | 49–19 | 22–20 | 21–18 | 12–12 | 1–1 | 861–347 | ||
| Year-end ranking | 218 | 725 | — | 32 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 29 | 44 | 61 | 1074 | 71.27% | ||
Mixed doubles
[edit]| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | SR | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Australian Open | A | A | A | A | A | QF | SF | QF | QF | 1R | 1R | 2R | 2R | 2R | QF | A | 2R | QF | 2R | 1R | SF | 1R | QF | A | 2R | 2R | 0 / 19 | 25–19 |
| French Open | A | A | A | A | 3R | A | 2R | F | 3R | QF | 3R | QF | 2R | W | 1R | QF | 1R | QF | 1R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 1R | QF | A | A | 1 / 19 | 23–18 |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | A | 3R | 1R | 1R | 2R | 1R | W | 3R | 3R | QF | QF | 2R | SF | 3R | 2R | 3R | 3R | F | 1R | W | F | A | 1R | 2 / 21 | 37–19 |
| US Open | 1R | A | A | A | 1R | 1R | W | SF | F | 2R | 1R | F | W | QF | 2R | 2R | 1R | 1R | 2R | QF | QF | 2R | 1R | 2R | 1R | 2R | 2 / 23 | 34–21 |
| Win–loss | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 4–3 | 3–3 | 11–3 | 13–4 | 10–4 | 10–3 | 4–4 | 11–4 | 11–3 | 13–3 | 5–4 | 8–3 | 3–4 | 7–4 | 4–4 | 6–4 | 12–4 | 1–4 | 9–3 | 8–3 | 1–2 | 2–3 | 5 / 82 | 119–77 |
Personal life
[edit]Raymond is a lesbian, and was in a long-term relationship with her former doubles partner, Rennae Stubbs.[17]
See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "WTA | Players | Info | Lisa Raymond". Sonyericssonwtatour.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ "Yearbook – USTA Awards". USTA. January 15, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ Collegiate Women Sports Awards, Past Honda Sports Award Winners for Tennis. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Lisa Raymond". ITA Women's Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ F Club, Hall of Fame, Gator Greats. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "Nine Inducted Into UF Hall of Fame Archived October 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine", GatorZone.com (April 11, 2003). Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ a b "About the ITF – Roll Of Honour". ITF Tennis. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ Lisa Raymond (March 29, 2007). "Drama in doubles play can be as tense as a marriage". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 13, 2008. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ "Lisa Raymond, Liezel Huber win title". ESPN. September 11, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "Raymond and Huber lose Sydney final". Tennis Explorer. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
- ^ "Raymond and Huber lose Australian Open quarter-final". Tennis Explorer. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
- ^ "Raymond and Huber win in Dubai". Tennis Explorer. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
- ^ "Raymond and Huber lose Wimbledon semi final". Tennis Explorer. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ^ "Laura Robson & Lisa Raymond into Miami doubles final". BBC Sport. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ^ "Laura Robson & Lisa Raymond lose Miami doubles final". BBC Sport. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ "Tennis Explorer: Tennis Rankings, WTA & ATP rankings". www.tennisexplorer.com.
- ^ Pearce, Linda (January 7, 2006). "Rennae out of closet, in your face". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lisa Raymond.
- Lisa Raymond at the Women's Tennis Association
- Lisa Raymond at the International Tennis Federation
- Lisa Raymond at the Billie Jean King Cup (archived)
- Lisa Raymond at Wimbledon
- Lisa Raymond at ESPN.com
- Lisa Raymond at Olympedia
- Lisa Raymond at Olympics.com
- Lisa Raymond website Archived May 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
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Early life and education
Family background and introduction to tennis
Lisa Raymond was born on August 10, 1973, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to parents Ted and Nancy Raymond.[12][7] She grew up in the Greater Philadelphia area, primarily in Media and Wayne, where her family provided a supportive environment for her early interests.[13][14] Raymond began playing tennis at the age of seven, after her parents observed her strong hand-eye coordination and decided to enroll her in lessons and clinics at local facilities.[12][13] Her parents played an active role in nurturing her talent, making sacrifices to transport her to practices and initial competitions without the intense pressure seen in some tennis families, allowing her to maintain a balanced childhood.[13] This early exposure through family-supported local programs helped foster her foundational skills on the court. She received early training at local academies in the Philadelphia region, including attendance at the Academy of Notre Dame High School in Villanova, Pennsylvania, where she graduated in 1991.[12] In youth programs, Raymond honed her baseline game, emphasizing consistent groundstrokes and court coverage that would become hallmarks of her style.[15] Her first notable competitions included local and regional events in Pennsylvania, progressing to national junior tournaments such as the USTA 14-and-under doubles championships, where she partnered with future stars like Jennifer Capriati.[16] This period laid the groundwork for her transition into more structured junior competitions, setting the stage for her later achievements.[6]College career at University of Florida
Lisa Raymond attended the University of Florida from 1991 to 1993, where she competed for the Florida Gators women's tennis team under coach Andy Brandi.[12] As a freshman in 1992, she played a pivotal role in leading the Gators to their first NCAA national team championship, achieving an undefeated 30-0 record and defeating Texas 5-2 in the final match, while sparking a 44-match winning streak.[17] That year, Raymond also became the first player in NCAA history to win all three major collegiate singles titles in a single season—the ITCA National Clay Court Championships, the Rolex National Indoor Championships, and the NCAA Singles Championship—capturing the NCAA singles title by defeating top-seeded Shannan McCarthy of UCLA 6-4, 7-5 in the final and becoming only the second freshman to win the championship in its history.[18] She earned All-American honors, the ITCA Rookie of the Year award, and Tennis Magazine's Collegiate Player of the Year accolade.[9] In her sophomore season of 1993, Raymond continued her dominance, winning her second consecutive NCAA singles championship with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Cinda Gurney of Stanford in the final held at the University of Florida.[19] She was recognized as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year, guiding the Gators to their fourth straight SEC team title while finishing third overall at the NCAA Championships.[12] During her college career, Raymond compiled an 84–4 singles record, the highest winning percentage (.954) in program history, and defeated 13 top-180 ranked professional players, showcasing her readiness for professional competition.[9] Following her sophomore year, Raymond announced on April 14, 1993, that she would forgo her remaining college eligibility to turn professional, concluding her amateur career at the University of Florida.[12]Professional career
Breakthrough and early success (1993–2004)
Lisa Raymond turned professional in 1993, shortly after her successful college career at the University of Florida, where she won back-to-back NCAA singles titles in 1992 and 1993.[12] She quickly debuted on the WTA Tour, initially prioritizing singles competition while also competing in doubles events. Her early professional years were marked by steady progress in singles, where she reached a career-high ranking of No. 15 on October 20, 1997.[5] During this period, Raymond secured four WTA singles titles.[3] Parallel to her singles efforts, Raymond began building a strong doubles resume. She claimed her first WTA doubles title in 1993.[6] As her career progressed, she formed a prolific partnership with Rennae Stubbs, together winning multiple WTA doubles titles between 1996 and 2004, including key victories that highlighted their synergy and tactical prowess on various surfaces.[20] Notable results included reaching the quarterfinals at the 2001 French Open with Rennae Stubbs.[9] Raymond's versatility extended to mixed doubles, where she achieved wins including the 1999 Wimbledon with Leander Paes and the 2003 French Open with Mike Bryan.[3] Following struggles in singles after 2001 and amid mounting doubles achievements, Raymond shifted her emphasis toward doubles in 2007, fully retiring from singles play to dedicate herself to the discipline that would define her legacy.[6]Dominance in doubles (2005–2012)
During the period from 2005 to 2012, Lisa Raymond solidified her status as one of the premier doubles players on the WTA Tour, building on her earlier achievement of reaching the world No. 1 doubles ranking on June 12, 2000.[1] Partnering with Samantha Stosur starting in 2005, Raymond formed a highly successful duo that captured 20 WTA doubles titles together, including two Grand Slam victories. Their breakthrough came at the 2005 US Open, where they defeated Daniela Hantuchová and Ai Sugiyama in the final to secure the title.[21] The pair followed this with a win at the 2006 French Open, defeating Dinara Safina and Katarina Srebotnik 6-3, 6-1 in the final, a victory that completed Raymond's career Grand Slam in women's doubles as the 13th player in history to achieve the feat.[22][6] This partnership not only highlighted Raymond's tactical acumen and net play but also contributed to her accumulating a total of 79 WTA doubles titles by the end of her career, placing her sixth all-time.[1] Raymond's dominance extended into the later years of this era, as she adapted to new partners and maintained elite performance into her late 30s. In 2011, teaming with Liezel Huber, she won the US Open women's doubles title, defeating Nadia Petrova and Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-3 in the final, becoming the oldest woman at age 38 to claim a Grand Slam women's doubles crown.[23] This success propelled her back to the world No. 1 doubles ranking, a position she held for a total of 137 weeks across her career, ranking fourth all-time.[3] At the 2012 London Olympics, Raymond and Huber, as the top seeds, advanced to the women's doubles semifinals before falling to Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie Hradecká, and then lost the bronze medal match to Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, finishing fourth.[24] Raymond also excelled in mixed doubles during this span, adding to her legacy of versatility. In 2012, she partnered with Mike Bryan to win the Wimbledon mixed doubles title, defeating Leander Paes and Elena Vesnina 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the final. Later that year at the Olympics, Raymond and Bryan earned a bronze medal in mixed doubles with a 6-3, 4-6, [10-4] victory over Sabine Lisicki and Christopher Kas in the bronze medal match.[25] These accomplishments underscored Raymond's enduring impact, as she amassed 11 Grand Slam titles overall (six in women's doubles and five in mixed) while consistently ranking among the top doubles specialists.[26]Final years and retirement (2013–2015)
Entering her 40s, Lisa Raymond continued to compete on the WTA Tour, demonstrating remarkable longevity in a physically demanding sport. In 2015, at age 42, she participated in 11 events, reaching the final at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with partner Samantha Stosur and advancing to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon alongside Cara Black.[27] These results highlighted her sustained competitiveness, building on her prior success of 11 Grand Slam doubles titles across women's and mixed categories.[27] However, Raymond faced increasing challenges from injuries and other commitments, which affected her consistency and limited her tournament schedule in her final years.[28] Her last Grand Slam appearance came at the 2015 US Open, where she played in women's doubles with Madison Keys, exiting in the first round.[27] Raymond announced her retirement during the 2015 US Open, initially believing a first-round women's doubles loss marked the end, before playing one final mixed doubles match.[29] Over her career, she amassed a WTA-record 1,208 doubles matches played and 861 wins (861–347 record), while earning more than $10 million in prize money and holding the world No. 1 doubles ranking for 137 weeks.[1][26]Playing style and equipment
Technical strengths and tactics
Lisa Raymond was renowned as a classic serve-and-volley player, leveraging a powerful serve and exceptional net game to dominate points quickly, particularly in doubles matches.[30] Her signature tactic, the chip-and-charge, involved a low slicing return followed by an immediate rush to the net, allowing her to exploit short balls and finish with volleys; this approach was a cornerstone of her strategy, minimizing time for opponents to react.[30] Raymond's technical prowess extended to her volleys and overheads, where she demonstrated precise control and reflex timing, often practicing dedicated net drills to sharpen her ability to finish points aggressively.[30] In singles, she employed an aggressive baseline style with clean, penetrating groundstrokes and varied depth to disrupt rhythm, but she refined this approach for doubles by incorporating poaching tactics—surging forward to intercept passes and create openings for her partner.[30][31] Her adaptability across surfaces highlighted her versatility, excelling on grass and hard courts where her serve-and-volley thrived, as evidenced by reaching the Wimbledon women's doubles final in 2008.[32] While less dominant on clay in her early career, particularly in singles, she improved over time, achieving success in doubles on the slower surface, including a French Open title in 2006. This evolution allowed her to compete effectively regardless of conditions. Raymond's mental toughness was a key asset in high-pressure doubles scenarios, where she maintained composure by embracing aggression and preferring to serve for control during tiebreaks.[13] Her ability to stay focused under duress, honed from a young age, enabled sustained performance in marathon matches and crucial moments.[13] Raymond primarily used Prince rackets throughout her career, transitioning to models like the O3 Hybrid Tour in her later years to support her serve-and-volley style.[33]Preferred partners and surface adaptability
Lisa Raymond formed several enduring partnerships throughout her doubles career, each contributing significantly to her 79 WTA titles. Her collaboration with Rennae Stubbs in the early 2000s was particularly prolific, yielding 32 titles together, including three Grand Slam victories at the 2000 Australian Open, 2001 Wimbledon, and 2001 US Open.[34] This pairing emphasized aggressive play, leveraging Raymond's powerful serving to dominate faster courts.[35] From 2005 to 2012, Raymond teamed with Samantha Stosur for 20 titles, with wins at the 2005 US Open and 2006 French Open.[6] Their dynamic shifted toward more nuanced net play, incorporating finesse volleys to complement Stosur's baseline power, which proved versatile across surfaces.[30] In her later years, Raymond partnered with Liezel Huber starting in 2010, securing eight titles, including the 2011 US Open.[36] In mixed doubles, Raymond achieved notable success with Mike Bryan, winning three Grand Slams: the 2002 US Open, 2003 French Open, and 2012 Wimbledon, where they also earned a bronze medal at the London Olympics.[37] Although she reached mixed finals against Mahesh Bhupathi in 1997 and 2003, her triumphs came alongside Bryan.[38] Raymond excelled on fast surfaces, capturing seven doubles titles at the Indian Wells hard-court event and six at the Eastbourne grass-court tournament, showcasing her serve-and-volley prowess.[3] She demonstrated adaptability on clay through her partnership with Stosur, clinching the 2006 French Open title by adjusting to longer rallies and precise placement.[39] This evolution from power-oriented tactics with Stubbs to refined volleying with Stosur highlighted her strategic flexibility.[30]Major tournament achievements
Grand Slam finals
Lisa Raymond reached 13 finals in women's doubles at Grand Slam tournaments, winning 6 and losing 7, partnering with several players including Rennae Stubbs, Lindsay Davenport, Mary Joe Fernández, Samantha Stosur, and Liezel Huber. Her victories spanned all four majors, completing a career Grand Slam in women's doubles in 2006 after triumphs on hard, grass, and clay surfaces. This progression began with the 2000 Australian Open and culminated with the 2006 French Open, showcasing her adaptability and consistency across surfaces. Key losses included the 2002 French Open and the 2008 Wimbledon Championships, where she fell to dominant pairs.[26][40] The following table lists Raymond's women's doubles Grand Slam finals:| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponents | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | French Open | Lindsay Davenport | Gigi Fernández / Natasha Zvereva | 2–6, 2–6 | Loss |
| 1997 | Australian Open | Lindsay Davenport | Martina Hingis / Natasha Zvereva | 2–6, 2–6 | Loss |
| 1997 | French Open | Mary Joe Fernández | Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf | 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 | Loss |
| 2000 | Australian Open | Rennae Stubbs | Martina Hingis / Mary Pierce | 6–4, 7–6(4) | Win |
| 2001 | Wimbledon | Rennae Stubbs | Kim Clijsters / Ai Sugiyama | 6–4, 6–3 | Win |
| 2001 | US Open | Rennae Stubbs | Kimberly Po-Messerli / Nathalie Tauziat | 6–2, 5–7, 7–5 | Win |
| 2002 | French Open | Rennae Stubbs | Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suárez | 4–6, 2–6 | Loss |
| 2005 | US Open | Samantha Stosur | Elena Dementieva / Flavia Pennetta | 6–2, 5–7, 6–3 | Win |
| 2006 | Australian Open | Samantha Stosur | Yan Zi / Zheng Jie | 6–2, 6–7(5), 3–6 | Loss |
| 2006 | French Open | Samantha Stosur | Daniela Hantuchová / Ai Sugiyama | 6–3, 6–2 | Win |
| 2008 | Wimbledon | Samantha Stosur | Serena Williams / Venus Williams | 2–6, 2–6 | Loss |
| 2011 | US Open | Liezel Huber | Vania King / Yaroslava Shvedova | 4–6, 7–6(5), 7–6(3) | Win |
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponents | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | US Open | Patrick Galbraith | Manon Bollegraf / Rick Leach | 7–6(4), 7–6(4) | Win |
| 1997 | French Open | Patrick Galbraith | Rika Hiraki / Mahesh Bhupathi | 4–6, 1–6 | Loss |
| 1999 | Wimbledon | Leander Paes | Jonas Björkman / Anna Kournikova | 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 | Win |
| 2002 | US Open | Mike Bryan | Leos Friedl / Daniela Hantuchová | 6–3, 6–1 | Win |
| 2003 | French Open | Mike Bryan | Mark Knowles / Anna Kournikova | 5–7, 6–2, 6–4 | Win |
| 2005 | US Open | Bob Bryan | Corina Morariu / Mark Knowles | 3–6, 4–6 | Loss |
| 2010 | Wimbledon | Wesley Moodie | Bethanie Mattek-Sands / Leander Paes | 5–7, 3–6 | Loss |
| 2012 | Wimbledon | Mike Bryan | Leander Paes / Elena Vesnina | 6–3, 5–7, 6–4 | Win |
| 2013 | French Open | Bruno Soares | Lucie Hradecka / Frantisek Cermak | 6–1, 4–6, 3–10 | Loss |
| 2014 | US Open | Leander Paes | Sania Mirza / Bruno Soares | 1–6, 3–6 | Loss |
WTA Finals titles
Lisa Raymond achieved significant success at the WTA Finals (formerly known as the WTA Tour Championships), securing four doubles titles across her career, which highlighted her consistency and prowess in the year-end elite event. Her first triumph came in 2001 in Munich, Germany, partnering with Rennae Stubbs to defeat Cara Black and Elena Likhovtseva in the final, marking Raymond's inaugural year-end championship and capping a dominant season where they also claimed multiple Grand Slam victories.[41] This win solidified her status as a top doubles player, as the pair navigated a challenging draw to claim the title. Raymond and Stubbs' partnership yielded further strong performances, but it was with Samantha Stosur that Raymond dominated the event in the mid-2000s. In 2005, held in Los Angeles, Raymond and Stosur overcame Black and Rennae Stubbs in a thrilling three-set final, 6–7(5), 7–5, 6–4, avenging earlier encounters and showcasing their resilience in high-stakes matches against formidable rivals like Black, who frequently challenged Raymond throughout her career.[42][43] The duo repeated their success in 2006 in Madrid, again defeating Black and Stubbs in the final, 3–6, 6–3, 6–3, after coming back from a set deficit in a rematch that underscored their tactical adaptability and mental fortitude.[44] After a period of transition in partnerships, Raymond partnered with Liezel Huber to win her fourth and final WTA Finals title in 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey, at the age of 38—the oldest player to claim the doubles crown at the time. In a round-robin format that year, they topped their group before defeating the top-seeded Květa Peschke and Katarina Srebotnik 6–4, 6–4 in the final, a straight-sets victory over the season's leading duo that affirmed Raymond's enduring competitiveness.[45][46] This accomplishment not only extended her record of excellence but also highlighted her ability to excel against elite competition late in her career, often facing rivals like Black in key round-robin clashes across multiple editions. Throughout her WTA Finals appearances, Raymond reached the final on four other occasions—finishing as runner-up in 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2009—demonstrating her sustained presence among the world's best doubles teams, though specific match details from those years emphasize her battles with top pairs including those featuring Black and other prominent players like Liezel Huber in earlier rivalries.Olympic and team events
Olympic participation
Lisa Raymond represented the United States at the Olympic Games in tennis during the 2004 Athens and 2012 London editions, competing in singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles events.[7] Her Olympic journey was marked by determination, especially after an initial bid for the 2000 Sydney team was thwarted by a selection controversy favoring the Williams sisters for doubles, despite Raymond's status as the world No. 1 in doubles at the time.[47] At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Raymond advanced to the third round in women's singles, defeating Italy's Silvia Farina Elia in the second round before falling to Australia's Alicia Molik, who went on to win bronze.[48] In women's doubles, partnering with veteran Martina Navratilova, she reached the quarterfinals, where they were defeated by Japan's Shinobu Asagoe and Ai Sugiyama with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, securing fifth place overall.[49] These results highlighted Raymond's versatility across formats on the Olympic stage. Raymond did not qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as her rankings dipped during a transitional period in her career.[50] She staged a remarkable resurgence by 2010, winning major doubles titles that propelled her back to the top, setting the stage for her 2012 selection. At the 2012 London Olympics, held on grass courts at Wimbledon, Raymond first competed in women's doubles with Liezel Huber, the world No. 1 pair at the time; they upset Russia's Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina in the quarterfinals before losing in the semifinals to the Czech duo of Andrea Hlaváčková and Lucie Hradecká, 1-6, 6-7(2).[51] In the bronze medal match, they fell to Russia's Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova, 6-4, 4-6, 1-6, finishing fourth.[24] Switching to mixed doubles with Mike Bryan, Raymond reached the semifinals, where they were defeated by Belarus's Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi, 6-3, 3-6, 7-10. Undeterred, the American pair claimed bronze in the medal match, overcoming Germany's Sabine Lisicki and Christopher Kas, 6-3, 4-6, 10-4 in the super tiebreak, securing the United States' fourth tennis medal of the Games.[25] At age 38, this achievement stood as a career pinnacle for Raymond, fulfilling a long-held Olympic medal aspiration after years of national team representation, including multiple Fed Cup triumphs.[50]Fed Cup and Hopman Cup contributions
Lisa Raymond played a significant role in the United States' Fed Cup successes during the late 1990s and early 2000s, contributing to the team's dominance in the competition. She was selected as part of the winning U.S. squad in 2000, helping secure the title during a period when the nation asserted its prowess in international team tennis.[52] Her participation underscored the depth of American talent, as she provided reliable doubles support amid a roster featuring stars like Lindsay Davenport and Monica Seles.[53] In the 2000 Fed Cup final against Spain in Las Vegas, Raymond delivered a crucial performance in doubles alongside Jennifer Capriati, defeating Virginia Ruano Pascual and Magui Serna 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to complete a decisive 5-0 sweep for the U.S.[54] This victory marked the 17th Fed Cup title for the United States and highlighted Raymond's tactical acumen in high-stakes team environments, where her experience in doubles pairings proved invaluable. Over her Fed Cup career, spanning 15 ties from 1997 onward, she compiled an overall record of 14 wins and 9 losses, with a strong 11-3 mark in doubles that emphasized her specialization and reliability in the format.[53][52] Raymond also represented the United States in the Hopman Cup, a unique mixed-gender team event that emphasizes individual and mixed doubles play. Her most notable contribution came in 2006, when she partnered with Taylor Dent to lead the U.S. to the title, defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in the final.[55] In the deciding mixed doubles rubber against Michaella Krajicek and Peter Wessels, Raymond and Dent prevailed 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 in a match tiebreak, showcasing her adaptability in the non-traditional team structure where mixed matches often determine outcomes.[56] This win marked the fourth Hopman Cup for the U.S. and exemplified Raymond's skill in blending singles and doubles strategies to support national team goals.Career statistics and records
Singles performance
Lisa Raymond's singles career showcased early potential and a solid mid-tier presence on the WTA Tour, with her breakthrough coming shortly after turning professional in 1993. She quickly established herself as a competitive player, reaching the fourth round at the French Open in 1997 and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 15 in October 1997.[3] During her peak in the late 1990s, Raymond demonstrated consistency by maintaining Top 30 rankings for 10 consecutive years and accumulating 390 singles wins (390–299 record) across her career.[3][57] She reached 12 WTA singles finals (4–8 record), securing four titles: the 1996 Quebec City (def. Els Callens), the 2000 Birmingham (def. Tatiana Poutchek), the 2002 Memphis (def. Alexandra Stevenson), and the 2003 Memphis (def. Vera Zvonareva).[3][12] Her best Grand Slam result came at Wimbledon in 1998, where she advanced to the fourth round before falling to a higher-seeded opponent. These achievements highlighted her aggressive baseline game and resilience, though she often fell short against the era's elite players. Post-2001, Raymond's singles form declined amid increasing focus on doubles, where she found greater success; her results became sporadic, with fewer deep runs in major tournaments. This shift culminated in her retirement from singles competition in 2007 at age 34, allowing her to dedicate fully to doubles partnerships that yielded 79 titles.[6] Notably, her head-to-head record against top-ranked Lindsay Davenport stood at 0–12, underscoring the challenges she faced against power players dominating the tour.[58]Doubles and mixed doubles records
Lisa Raymond's doubles career stands out for its remarkable consistency and dominance, as she amassed 79 WTA titles, ranking sixth all-time in women's doubles victories. She reached 122 doubles finals (79–43 record).[1] Her record of 861 wins from 1,208 matches played underscores her longevity, making her the all-time leader in both categories on the tour.[1] Raymond achieved the world No. 1 doubles ranking on June 12, 2000, and maintained it for 137 weeks in total, placing her fourth on the all-time list for time spent at the top.[26] She demonstrated versatility across surfaces, reaching No. 1 on hard courts in 2000, clay in 2006, and grass in 2001, adapting her aggressive net play and precise volleys to varying conditions.[3] A highlight of her doubles achievements was completing the career Grand Slam in 2011 at the US Open alongside Liezel Huber, capping wins at the Australian Open (2000 with Rennae Stubbs), French Open (2006 with Samantha Stosur), and Wimbledon (2001 with Stubbs).[3] She holds the record for the most titles with a single partner, securing 20 WTA doubles titles with Stosur from 2005 to 2007, including the 2005 US Open, 2006 French Open, and 2006 WTA Finals.[3] Her Grand Slam doubles performance evolved over two decades, with early breakthroughs in the late 1990s giving way to peak success in the 2000s. The following table summarizes her year-by-year results in women's doubles at major tournaments:| Year | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | QF | 3R | 2R | 3R |
| 1994 | SF | 3R | 3R | QF |
| 1995 | QF | 2R | 2R | SF |
| 1996 | 3R | QF | 3R | SF |
| 1997 | 3R | 3R | QF | SF |
| 1998 | QF | 2R | 1R | 2R |
| 1999 | 2R | SF | SF | QF |
| 2000 | W | QF | SF | QF |
| 2001 | SF | SF | W | W |
| 2002 | QF | QF | SF | 3R |
| 2003 | 3R | 3R | 3R | QF |
| 2004 | QF | 3R | 3R | 3R |
| 2005 | SF | QF | QF | W |
| 2006 | QF | W | QF | SF |
| 2007 | 1R | QF | 3R | QF |
| 2008 | SF | 3R | F | F |
| 2009 | 1R | 2R | 3R | 2R |
| 2010 | QF | 3R | 3R | QF |
| 2011 | SF | QF | 3R | W |
| 2012 | 1R | 1R | 1R | 2R |
| 2013 | 1R | 2R | 2R | 1R |
| 2014 | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R |
| 2015 | 1R | - | - | 1R |
| Year | Australian Open | French Open | Wimbledon | US Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1R | - | - | QF |
| 1993 | 1R | - | - | 1R |
| 1994 | QF | SF | QF | SF |
| 1995 | 1R | 1R | 1R | QF |
| 1996 | QF | QF | SF | W |
| 1997 | 1R | 1R | 1R | 1R |
| 1998 | SF | QF | 2R | QF |
| 1999 | QF | QF | W | SF |
| 2000 | 1R | 1R | QF | 1R |
| 2001 | 1R | SF | QF | QF |
| 2002 | W | QF | SF | 1R |
| 2003 | QF | W | QF | SF |
| 2004 | 1R | 1R | 1R | QF |
| 2005 | - | QF | QF | 1R |
| 2006 | 1R | 1R | SF | 1R |
| 2007 | QF | - | - | SF |
| 2008 | SF | QF | QF | QF |
| 2009 | QF | 1R | 1R | 1R |
| 2010 | QF | - | SF | QF |
| 2011 | 1R | QF | QF | 1R |
| 2012 | 1R | 1R | W | SF |
| 2013 | 1R | QF | 1R | QF |
| 2014 | QF | 1R | - | 1R |
| 2015 | - | - | - | 2R |