Tina Mochizuki Explained

Tina Mochizuki
Birth Date:24 November 1952
Birth Place:Los Angeles, United States
Plays:Right-handed
Careerprizemoney:$150,923
Highestsinglesranking:No. 88 (December 21, 1986)
Australianopenresult:3R (1987)
Frenchopenresult:1R (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987)
Wimbledonresult:2R (1983, 1984)
Usopenresult:2R (1986)
Highestdoublesranking:No. 168 (December 21, 1986)

Tina Karwasky (born November 24, 1952) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Born Tina Watanabe, she is of Japanese descent. She competed during her career under her married name Tina Mochizuki.[1]

Biography

Karwasky, who grew up in Los Angeles, played collegiate tennis for California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in the 1970s.[2]

As a professional player she had a best ranking of 88 in the world and appeared regularly in the main draws of all grand slam tournaments. Her match wins on the WTA Tour include Lisa Bonder, Dianne Fromholtz, Bonnie Gadusek and Kathy Rinaldi.

Later returning to Cal State LA, she was the school's tennis coach for 21 seasons.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karwasky's experience shining through in Lake Nona. October 13, 2017. ITF Tennis. 21 August 2018.
  2. News: Miss Metcalf Retains Title In National College Tennis. June 17, 1973. The New York Times. 21 August 2018.
  3. News: Cal State L.A. looks to its future while honoring tennis heritage. August 30, 2017. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. 21 August 2018.