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| Country (sports) |  Australia |
|---|---|
| Residence | Perth, Western Australia |
| Born | (1949-09-19)19 September 1949 (age 76) Melbourne, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 2 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1972), QF(1973) |
| French Open | 3R (1968) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1969, 1972) 3R (1973, 1974) |
| US Open | 3R (1971) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 14 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | W (1972) F (1973, 1974) SF (1970, 1971, 1975) QF (1968, 1969) |
| French Open | F (1971) QF (1972) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1969) |
| US Open | QF (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | QF (1971) |
Kerry Harris (born 19 September 1949) is an Australian former professionaltennis player, active from 1967 to 1975, who reached the semi-final of the1972 Australian Open, and reached fourGrand Slam doubles finals, of which she won one, in the 1972 Australian Open.[1]
Kerry’s early years were spent under the guidance of John Hildebrand (Snr), before being coached byHarry Hopman and trained by Stan Nicholes. In 1968, the first year of the open era, she was selected to be part of the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia’s Touring Team withHarry Hopman as manager.Merv Rose was Kerry’s coach in the later years of her career.
Kerry first reached a Grand Slam final in the1971 French Open Women's Doubles, partneringHelen Gourlay, They lost in two sets to defending champions Francoise Durr and Gail Chanfreau.
Kerry won the final of the1971 French Open Women's Doubles, partneringHelen Gourlay, beating Patricia Coleman-Clegg andKaren Krantzcke. In the women’s singles, seeded number 6, she reached the semifinals, losing to eventual championVirginia Wade in three sets.
Kerry represented Australia in the 1973 Bonne Bell Cup Team against the USA played in Sydney. When the WTA was formed in 1973 she was a Foundation Member.
She reached the women’s doubles final of the1973 Australian Open and the1974 Australian Open partneringKerry Melville on both occasions. In 1973,Margaret Court and Virginia Wade won the final, and in 1974,Evonne Goolagong andPeggy Michel won.
Kerry had wins in her career overMargaret CourtNancy Richey,Kerry Melville,Judy Dalton,Wendy Turnbull,Betty Stöve and Francoise Durr. She was described as an athletic player, with a very powerful serve and volley game. She was praised for her good temperament on and off the court.
After her tennis career ended, she became a tennis coach.
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1971 | French Open | Clay | Helen Gourlay |  Françoise DürrGail Chanfreau | 4–6, 1–6 |
| Win | 1972 | Australian Open | Grass | Helen Gourlay | Patricia ColemanKaren Krantzcke | 6–0, 6–4 |
| Loss | 1973 | Australian Open | Grass | Kerry Melville | Margaret Court Virginia Wade | 4–6, 4–6 |
| Loss | 1974 | Australian Open | Grass | Kerry Melville | Evonne Goolagong Peggy Michel | 5–7, 3–6 |
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