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Shannan McCarthy Gaudette (born May 19, 1970) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
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]
| 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 |
