Linky Boshoff
| Full name | Delina Ann Boshoff–Mortlock |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |
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| Residence | South Africa |
| Born |
12 November 1956 Queenstown, Eastern Cape South Africa |
| Turned pro | 1973 |
| Retired | 1978 |
| Plays | Right Handed |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | QF (1977) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1974) |
| US Open | 3R (1975) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (1976) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | SF (1976) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1976) |
| US Open | W (1976) |
| Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results | |
| French Open | F (1976) |
| Wimbledon | 4R (1973, 1974) |
Delina Ann Boshoff-Mortlock, commonly known as Linky Boshoff, (born 12 November 1956),[1] is a former professional tennis player who won the 1976 US Open women's doubles title with her partner Ilana Kloss.
In 1973 she won the South African Open doubles title with Ilana Kloss after a victory in the final against Chris Evert and Virginia Wade. In 1977 she won the singles title, defeating Brigitte Cuypers in the final in straight sets.
In 1976 she won several doubles titles with Kloss including the German Open, Italian Open and U.S. Clay Court Championships and reached the World No.1 ranking in doubles.
She retired in 1978 to study computer science at the University of Port Elizabeth.[2] She is married with three children and has continued to play the game at a recreational level.[3]
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (1 title)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1976 | US Open | Clay | Ilana Kloss |  Olga Morozova  Virginia Wade | 6–1, 6–4 |
Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1976 | French Open | Clay |  Colin Dowdeswell | Ilana Kloss Kim Warwick | 7–5, 5–7, 2–6 |
References
- ↑ Fed Cup – Player profile
- ↑ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 279.
- ↑ Post career details
External links
- Linky Boshoff at the Women's Tennis Association
- Linky Boshoff at the International Tennis Federation
- Linky Boshoff at the Fed Cup
