Sandy Stap

Sandra Stap Clifton (born May 1, 1956) is an American former professional tennis player.

Sandy Stap
Full nameSandra Stap Clifton
Country (sports) United States
Born (1956-05-01) May 1, 1956
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
US Open1R (1971, 1975)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open2R (1971, 1975)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
US Open3R (1972)
Medal record
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place1975 Mexico CityWomen's doubles

Stap grew up in Deerfield, Illinois and was coached by her father Jake, an ex-baseball player who invented the tennis ball hopper. Her elder sister, Sue Stap, also played professional tennis.

An Orange Bowl (16s) winner in 1970, Stap spent the next decade on tour and also played varsity tennis for Trinity University, where she was a three-time All-American. She won a gold medal in women's doubles gold at the 1975 Pan American Games in Mexico City, partnering Trinity teammate Stephanie Tolleson.[1]

From 1980 to 1989 she served as women's head coach for Northwestern University, which included a span of four successive undefeated Big Ten seasons. They had fifth-place finishes in the NCAA Championships in 1986 and 1987.[2]

References
  1. "U.S. Takes Four More Swim Titles". The New York Times. October 25, 1975.
  2. "Sandy Stap Clifton (2017) - Hall of Fame". Northwestern University Athletics.
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