Cheryl Jones

For the Australian physician, see Cheryl Jones (paediatrician).

Cheryl Jones (born May 3, 1964) is an American former professional tennis player.

Cheryl Jones

Country (sports)	United States
Born	(1964-05-03) May 3, 1964 (age 61)
Prize money	$28,929
Singles
Highest ranking	No. 250 (September 28, 1987)
Doubles
Career titles	1 WTA
Highest ranking	No. 91 (November 7, 1988)
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open	1R (1988)
Wimbledon	1R (1988)
US Open	1R (1988)

Biography

Jones played college tennis for the USC Trojans in 1983 and 1984, then joined the professional tour.^[1] As a doubles player she reached a best world ranking of 91 and won one WTA Tour title, the 1987 Brasil Open, partnering Katrina Adams. In 1988 she featured in the main draw of the women's doubles at the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.

From 1989 to 1995, Jones was the women's tennis head coach of the USC Trojans. She is the first African-American woman to have coached an NCAA Division I tennis team.^[2]

WTA Tour finals

Doubles (1–0)

Result	Date	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Win	Dec 1987	Guarujá	Hard	Katrina Adams	Jill Hetherington Mercedes Paz	6–4, 4–6, 6–4