Vicki Berner
| Country (sports) |  Canada | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | 26 July 1945 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 21 June 2017 (aged 71) | ||||||||||||||
| Singles | |||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam singles results | |||||||||||||||
| French Open | 3R (1964) | ||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | 2R (1973) | ||||||||||||||
| US Open | 3R (1966) | ||||||||||||||
| Doubles | |||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam doubles results | |||||||||||||||
| French Open | 3R (1967) | ||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | QF (1967) | ||||||||||||||
| US Open | 3R (1966) | ||||||||||||||
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |||||||||||||||
| French Open | 2R (1964) | ||||||||||||||
| Wimbledon | 3R (1968) | ||||||||||||||
| US Open | SF (1964) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Vicki Berner (26 July 1945 – 21 June 2017) was a Canadian professional
Biography
A native of
At the 1961 Maccabiah Games in Israel, she was gold medalist in both singles and doubles.[2][3][4] At the 1965 Maccabiah Games, she won a gold medal in women's singles, defeating South African Esmé Emmanuel.[5][6][7] She competed for Canada in women's singles at the 1969 Maccabiah Games.[8] At the 1973 Maccabiah Games, she won a silver medal in women's doubles, playing with Pam Gullish against South Africans Ilana Kloss and Helen Weiner in the finals.[9]
While competing on the international circuit, as a professional from the early 1970s, she featured regularly in grand slam main draws. She reached the third round of both the 1964 French Championships and 1966 U.S. National Championships. Her best performance came partnering Frew McMillan in the mixed doubles at the 1964 U.S. National Championships, where they made it to the semi-finals.[10]
In other Grand Slam events, Berner competed at her first
After she retired, Berner taught at the Phoenix Tennis Center from 1961 to 1971.
WTA Tour finals
Doubles (0-1)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Apr 1972 | Jacksonville, United States | Clay |  Billie Jean King
|
 Judy Dalton Karen Krantzcke
|
5–7, 4–6 |
See also
References
- ^ "Israel impresses on the court - Julia Glushko". www.jewishindependent.ca.
- ^ "Rogers Cup: Andreescu win recalls memories of Vicki Berner". The Canadian Jewish News. 12 August 2019.
- ^ Glassman, Marvin (12 August 2019). "Rogers Cup: Andreescu win recalls memories of Vicki Berner". Canadian Jewish News.
- ^ a b "Vicky Berner". Fed Cup. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- Pacific Stars And Stripes. 1 September 1965. p. 19.
- ^ "U.S. WINS 4 TESTS IN ISRAELI GAMES; Spitz Stars as Maccabiah Squad Dominates Swim". The New York Times.
- ^ "MORGAN CAPTURES MACCABIAH 5,000; U.S. Runner Breaks Games Record With 14:23.6". The New York Times.
- ^ "Miss Heldman Advances". The New York Times.
- ^ "Spitz'sFeat Is Bettered At Tel Aviv". The New York Times. 16 July 1973.
- ^ "AUSSIES ADVANCE; Stolle Beats Ralston, Osuna to Gain Final With Emerson". The New York Times. 13 September 1964.
- ^ "The Championships 1963 Mixed Doubles" (PDF). Wimbledon. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "The Championships 1964 Ladies' Doubles" (PDF). Wimbledon. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Vicky Berner Women's Singles Grand Slams". ITF. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "Vicky Berner Women's Doubles Grand Slams". ITF. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Vicki Berner". Tennis Canada. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ Butler, Penny (18 April 1974). "Berner trying new assignment". Arizona Republic. p. E14.
- ^ "Obituary: Vicki Berner". Women's Tennis Association. 10 July 2017.
- ^ Byrod, Fred (15 March 1981). "After tennis career, she swings to golf". Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 14D.
