Judy Newman | |
Fullname: | Judy Newman Rakela |
Birth Date: | 11 May 1962 |
Highestsinglesranking: | No. 393 (Apr 27, 1987) |
Australianopenresult: | Q1 (1988) |
Doublestitles: | 1 ITF |
Highestdoublesranking: | No. 251 (Dec 21, 1986) |
Judy Newman Rakela (born May 11, 1962) is an American former professional tennis player.
A native of Santa Cruz, Newman was the second born of four children and attended Harbor High School.[1] She studied at the University of San Diego on a tennis scholarship and played on tour after graduating in 1984.[2]
Newman competed on the professional circuit until 1990, featuring on the WTA Tour and in grand slam qualifying.[1]
Following her time on tour she earned a master's degree in sports psychology at John F. Kennedy University and plays on the ITF Senior circuit, where she has represented her country in World Championships.[3]