Kristen Schlukebir (born June 28, 1989) was the number one ranked junior in the United States between the ages of 15-18. At 15, she won the

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18 & Under National Hardcourts in both singles and doubles granting her a

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into the main draw of the US Open. Kristen turned professional at age 18 and played on the

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tour for over two years, reaching a career high in singles of No. 161. Kristen had two older sisters, Karie and

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both who played tennis. Katie attended

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and played on the tennis team. Karie attended

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on a tennis scholarship but died in 2010 from

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ITF Finals

Singles (0–3)

Doubles (5–10)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Schlukebir, Kristen 1987 births Living people American female tennis players Sportspeople from Kalamazoo, Michigan Tennis people from Michigan 21st-century American women