Shelley Walpole (born 17 September 1965) is a British former professional tennis player. She is now known by her married name, Shelley Roxburgh.
| Country (sports) |  United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 September 1965 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | Q2 (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1982, 1984) |
| US Open | 1R (1983) |
Walpole, the daughter of Concorde pilot Brian Walpole, competed on the professional tennis tour in the early 1980s. She is one of few players to have a positive head-to-head record against Steffi Graf, having beaten the German player in the quarter-finals at the ITF Warwickshire in Solihull in 1983.[1][2][3]
During her tennis career, Walpole twice received a wildcard into the Wimbledon main draw and qualified for the 1983 US Open, where she lost in the first round to Chris Evert.[4]
Walpole retired from professional tennis in 1984.
Personal life
editAfter retirement, Walpole emigrated to Canada. She is married to Cam Roxburgh, a pastor, with whom she lives near Vancouver. They have four children, one of whom is actress Melissa Roxburgh.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Shelley Walpole All Singles Matches". Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "1983 ITF Warwickshire". Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ Roberts, John (24 October 1992). "Tennis: Graf rolls on confidently". The Independent. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Amdur, Neil (1 September 1983). "Wilander and Lendl Advance". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ Chiodaroli, David (30 March 2019). "Manifest: 10 Things To Know About Melissa Roxburgh". Screen Rant. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
