Jade Schiffman
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| Full name | Jade Stacy Schiffman |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 2R (1968) |
Jade Stacy Schiffman is an American ophthalmologist and former professional tennis player.[1]
Schiffman, a left-handed player from New York, featured on tour in the 1960s and 1970s. She made the main draw of the 1968 US Open as a last-minute alternate and won through to the second round, beating Carole Herrick.[2]
While competing on the professional circuit, Schiffman was also studying for a medical degree at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She is now working as an ophthalmologist in Houston.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Billie Jean King Beats NY's Jade Schiffman". The Sacramento Bee. August 3, 1972.
- ^ "2 Forest Hills Standbys Stand Up". Newsday. August 30, 1968.
- ^ "Quick change for Jade Schiffman". Columbus Ledger. July 31, 1972.