Caryn Wilson

Caryn Copeland-Wilson (born March 14, 1961) is an American amateur golfer and former professional tennis player. In 1999 she became the second person in history, after Althea Gibson, to have competed in the U.S. Open in both tennis and golf.^[1]

Caryn Wilson

Full name	Caryn Copeland-Wilson
Country (sports)	United States
Born	(1961-03-14) March 14, 1961 (age 64)
Plays	Right-handed
Prize money	$32,304
Singles
Highest ranking	No. 163 (March 30, 1987)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	1R (1987)
Wimbledon	Q3 (1984)
US Open	Q3 (1979, 1985)
Doubles
Highest ranking	No. 162 (December 21, 1986)
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon	1R (1986)
US Open	2R (1979, 1984)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Wimbledon	1R (1986)

Before picking up golf in her late 20s, Wilson played college tennis for Stanford University (as Caryn Copeland) and served as captain of the Cardinals' 1982 NCAA Division I championship winning side. From 1983 to 1987 she competed on the professional tour, during which time she made several appearances in grand slam tournaments. In addition to the US Open, she also featured in the singles main draw of the 1987 Australian Open and played doubles at Wimbledon.^[2]