Jenny Klitch Explained

Jenny Klitch
Fullname:Jenny L. Klitch
Birth Date:19 April 1965
Plays:Right-handed
Careerprizemoney:$127,496
Singlestitles:1 WTA
Frenchopenresult:3R (1984)
Wimbledonresult:2R (1984)
Usopenresult:2R (1984)
Frenchopendoublesresult:1R (1983, 1984)
Wimbledondoublesresult:1R (1983, 1984, 1985)
Usopendoublesresult:2R (1983)

Jenny L. Klitch (born April 19, 1965) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Biography

Klitch, who grew up in Columbus, Ohio, played on the professional tour in the 1980s. She won one WTA Tour title, the Virginia Slims of Nashville in 1984.[1] Other highlights include making the third round of the 1984 French Open and a win over Helena Suková at the 1984 U.S. Clay Court Championships.

Now working as a lawyer, Klitch is based in Palm Beach County, Florida.[2]

Like many former Tennis players, Klitch pivoted to competitive Pickleball in 2020, as the sport exploded in popularity in the United States. In August 2021, Klitch was named the Commissioner of the newly created Major League Pickleball league. She served in that capacity from MLP's creation until September 2022. In September 2022, Klitch was named Senior Vice President, Pro Player Relations and Competition for the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) tour.[3]

WTA Tour finals

Singles (1-1)

ResultDateTournamentTierSurfaceOpponentScore
WinJan 1984Nashville, U.S.Category 1+ Hard Pam Teeguarden6–2, 6–1
LossDec 1986São Paulo, BrazilCategory 1 Clay Vicki Nelson-Dunbar2–6, 6–7

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - Nashville - 02 January - 09 January 1984. ITF. 22 August 2018.
  2. News: Moving up: Jenny Klitch, leading Sports Law practice at Gunster. 8 March 2010. Palm Beach Post. 22 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Jenny Klitch Senior Vice President, Pro Player Relations and Competition . 9 September 2022 .