Barbara Hallquist DeGroot (born May 1, 1957)[1] is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.[2] She was the first female student to receive an athletic scholarship from the University of Southern California (USC) as a result of Title IX legislation. She played tennis for USC from 1976 to 1979.[3][4]
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1957 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 30 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1980) |
| French Open | 1R (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1978) |
| US Open | QF (1980) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1979) |
| US Open | QF (1980) |
College titles
editHallquist won the national collegiate singles title in 1976 and 1977. She also won four team national championships.[5] She was a four-year letter winner (1976-1979) and a four-time All-American. Hallquist won seven national collegiate tournaments. She was the winner of the USTA singles titles in 1976 and 1977.[6] She earned MVP honors in 1977 as a member of three US Junior Federation Cup teams.[7]
Professional career
editAfter college, Hallquist turned pro, and she attained a world ranking of 30, completing all four Grand Slam events.[8][9] In 1980, Hallquist reached the singles quarterfinals at the US Open and advanced twice to the doubles quarterfinals.[4][10] Her last major appearance was the 1983 US Open.[11]
Coaching career
editFrom 1985 to 1988 Hallquist returned to USC to take on the responsibility of assistant coach. There she helped bring the team to the 1985 NCAA team championship.[9] Hallquist also served as coach at the Cate School in Carpinteria, California.[12] In January 2014 it was announced by head coach Richard Gallien that Barbara Hallquist DeGroot will go back to USC to serve as volunteer assistant coach for the Trojans during its spring season.[9]
Hall of Fame
editHallquist was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women's Collegiate Hall of Fame on November 13, 2010, on the campus of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, the location of the Hall of Fame.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Barbara Hallquist Player Profile". Eurosport.com. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Barbara Hallquist Stats & Bio". Steve G Tennis. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Barbara Hedges returns to Troy". USC News. March 1, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ a b "2012 Inductees For USC Athletic Hall of Fame Announced". USC Trojans. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "A Legend Returns". Ripsit Blog. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "Keyshawn Johnson, 15 Others Inducted To USC's Athletic Hall of Fame". CBS Los Angeles. August 3, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Inductees for USC Athletic Hall of Fame Announced". Trojans USC. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ "ITA Women's Hall of Fame Inducts Six New Members". Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Barbara Hallquist DeGroot Joins USC Coaching Staff". USC Trojans. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ Rothenberg, Fred (September 1, 1980). "'New' Connors Striking Fear Among His Tournament Foes". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Barbara Hallquist". SlamHistory.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ a b "Barbara DeGroot elected to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women's Collegiate Hall of Fame". Cate School. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
External links
edit- Barbara Hallquist at the Women's Tennis Association
- Barbara Hallquist at the International Tennis Federation
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