Natalia Leipus Explained

Natalia Leipus
Birth Date:10 April 1962
Wimbledonmixedresult:3R (1984)

Natalia Leipus (born 10 April 1962) is an Australia former professional tennis player.

Leipus, a South Australian, made the round of 16 in the mixed doubles at the 1984 Wimbledon Championships. She and partner Peter Doohan were competing in the draw as lucky losers from qualifying and it was the only grand slam main draw appearance of her career.[1]

Her brother Andrew Leipus is a physiotherapist, most known for his time working for the India national cricket team.[2]

ITF finals

Doubles: 2 (1–1)

ResultDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss22 July 1984Fayetteville, United StatesHard Rebecca Bryant Cynthia MacGregor
Linda Gates
1–6, 6–7
Win4 November 1988Melbourne, AustraliaHard Bernadette Randall Elena Pampoulova
Kristin Godridge
6–4, 6–7(5), 6–2

Notes and References

  1. News: Tennis Results - Wimbledon Championships At Wimbledon, England, July 2 . . 2 July 1984 . en.
  2. News: Fitness improves skill: Leipus . . 16 February 2002 . en.