Burgin, Elise

Burgin was a member of the U.S. Federation Cup team in 1985, and the captain of the 1986 U.S. Wightman Cup team. She is currently a tennis commentator.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. March 5, 1962

Career Highlights:
Before playing professionally, Burgin was an outstanding singles and doubles player at Stanford University. An All-America from 1981-1984, she teamed with Linda Gates in 1984 to win the NCAA doubles championship. Elise played in all 4 Grand Slam events during her career; her best Grand Slam finish came in 1982 when she reached the 4th round of the U.S. Open. Four years later, in 1986, she won her only career singles title at Charleston, South Carolina. Burgin retired from the sport in 1993, then became a tennis commentator.

Origin:
Baltmore, Maryland

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