Chris Newton (tennis)

Christine Newton (born 13 February 1956) is a New Zealand former professional tennis player.

Chris Newton

Full name	Christine Newton
Country (sports)	New Zealand
Born	(1956-02-13) 13 February 1956 (age 69)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	1R (1979, 1980)
French Open	Q1 (1978, 1980, 1982)
Wimbledon	2R (1976)
US Open	Q1 (1978, 1980, 1981, 1982)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	SF (1979)
French Open	3R (1982)
Wimbledon	3R (1980)
US Open	3R (1978)

While competing on tour in the 1970s and 1980s, Newton featured in the main draws of four grand slam tournaments, which included a doubles semi-final appearances at the 1979 Australian Open (with Jenny Walker). She played in the singles second round of the 1976 Wimbledon Championships, losing to Mona Guerrant.^[1]

Newton won a doubles title at the Auckland Open in 1978 and was the singles runner-up in 1981.^[2]

From 1975 to 1981 she competed in Federation Cup ties for New Zealand, playing in a total of 19 rubbers.