Kyle Copeland facts for kids
| Full name | Kyle Copeland-Muse |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | May 19, 1961 |
| Prize money | $25,223 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | - |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (1988) |
| US Open | Q2 (1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | - |
| Career titles | 1 WTA |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1984) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1984, 1985) |
| US Open | 1R (1985) |
Kyle Copeland-Muse (born May 19, 1961) is an American former professional tennis player.
Biography
Copeland, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, graduated from Montclair High School. She is credited as the first black tennis player to appear for Louisiana State University in the SEC. She completed her collegiate career at Pepperdine University, graduating in 1982.
In 1983 she won her biggest professional title when she partnered with Lori McNeil to win the $50,000 Bakersfield Open, an event that was part of the WTA's Virginia Slims series.
Copeland featured in the doubles main draw of the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open during her career.
Many sources mistakenly display her given name as Kylie.
WTA Tour finals
Doubles: 2 (1-1)
| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1. | September 26, 1983 | Bakersfield, United States | Hard |  Lori McNeil |
Ann Henricksson Patricia Medrado |
6–4, 6–3 |
| Loss | 1. | July 15, 1984 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Hard | Penny Mager |
 Jill Hetherington Hélène Pelletier |
3–6, 6–2, 6–7(7) |
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