Barbara Hallquist DeGroot (born May 1, 1957)[1] is a retired professional tennis player from the U.S.[2] She was the first female student to receive an athletic scholarship from the University of Southern California (USC) as a result of Title IX legislation. She played tennis for USC from 1976 to 1979.[3][4]
Hallquist won the national collegiate singles title in 1976 and 1977. She also won four team national championships.[5] She was a four-year letter winner (1976-1979) and a four-time All-American. Hallquist won seven national collegiate tournaments. She was the winner of the USTA singles titles in 1976 and 1977.[6] She earned MVP honors in 1977 as a member of three US Junior Federation Cup teams.[7]
Professional career
After college, Hallquist turned pro, and she attained a world ranking of 30, completing all four Grand Slam events.[8][9] In 1980, Hallquist reached the singles quarterfinals at the US Open and advanced twice to the doubles quarterfinals.[4][10] Her last major appearance was the 1983 US Open.[11]
Coaching career
From 1985 to 1988 Hallquist returned to USC to take on the responsibility of assistant coach. There she helped bring the team to the 1985 NCAA team championship.[9] Hallquist also served as coach at the Cate School in Carpinteria, California.[12] In January 2014 it was announced by head coach Richard Gallien that Barbara Hallquist DeGroot will go back to USC to serve as volunteer assistant coach for the Trojans during its spring season.[9]
Hall of Fame
Hallquist was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women's Collegiate Hall of Fame on November 13, 2010, on the campus of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, the location of the Hall of Fame.[12]
References
^"Barbara Hallquist Player Profile". Eurosport.com. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
^"Barbara Hallquist Stats & Bio". Steve G Tennis. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
^"Barbara Hedges returns to Troy". USC News. March 1, 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
^ ab"2012 Inductees For USC Athletic Hall of Fame Announced". USC Trojans. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
^"A Legend Returns". Ripsit Blog. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
^"Keyshawn Johnson, 15 Others Inducted To USC's Athletic Hall of Fame". CBS Los Angeles. August 3, 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
^"2012 Inductees for USC Athletic Hall of Fame Announced". Trojans USC. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
^"ITA Women's Hall of Fame Inducts Six New Members". Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
barbara, hallquist, degroot, born, 1957, retired, professional, tennis, player, from, first, female, student, receive, athletic, scholarship, from, university, southern, california, result, title, legislation, played, tennis, from, 1976, 1979, country, sports,. Barbara Hallquist DeGroot born May 1 1957 1 is a retired professional tennis player from the U S 2 She was the first female student to receive an athletic scholarship from the University of Southern California USC as a result of Title IX legislation She played tennis for USC from 1976 to 1979 3 4 Barbara HallquistCountry sports United StatesBorn 1957 05 01 May 1 1957 age 65 Pasadena California U S Height5 ft 8 in 1 73 m PlaysRight handed one handed backhand SinglesCareer titles1Highest rankingNo 30Grand Slam singles resultsAustralian Open3R 1980 French Open1R 1982 Wimbledon3R 1978 US OpenQF 1980 DoublesCareer titles1Grand Slam doubles resultsWimbledon3R 1979 US OpenQF 1980 Contents 1 College titles 2 Professional career 3 Coaching career 4 Hall of Fame 5 References 6 External linksCollege titles EditHallquist won the national collegiate singles title in 1976 and 1977 She also won four team national championships 5 She was a four year letter winner 1976 1979 and a four time All American Hallquist won seven national collegiate tournaments She was the winner of the USTA singles titles in 1976 and 1977 6 She earned MVP honors in 1977 as a member of three US Junior Federation Cup teams 7 Professional career EditAfter college Hallquist turned pro and she attained a world ranking of 30 completing all four Grand Slam events 8 9 In 1980 Hallquist reached the singles quarterfinals at the US Open and advanced twice to the doubles quarterfinals 4 10 Her last major appearance was the 1983 US Open 11 Coaching career EditFrom 1985 to 1988 Hallquist returned to USC to take on the responsibility of assistant coach There she helped bring the team to the 1985 NCAA team championship 9 Hallquist also served as coach at the Cate School in Carpinteria California 12 In January 2014 it was announced by head coach Richard Gallien that Barbara Hallquist DeGroot will go back to USC to serve as volunteer assistant coach for the Trojans during its spring season 9 Hall of Fame EditHallquist was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women s Collegiate Hall of Fame on November 13 2010 on the campus of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia the location of the Hall of Fame 12 References Edit Barbara Hallquist Player Profile Eurosport com Retrieved 19 November 2013 Barbara Hallquist Stats amp Bio Steve G Tennis Retrieved 17 June 2014 Barbara Hedges returns to Troy USC News March 1 2013 Retrieved 19 November 2013 a b 2012 Inductees For USC Athletic Hall of Fame Announced USC Trojans Retrieved 17 June 2014 A Legend Returns Ripsit Blog Retrieved 17 June 2014 Keyshawn Johnson 15 Others Inducted To USC s Athletic Hall of Fame CBS Los Angeles August 3 2011 Retrieved 19 November 2013 2012 Inductees for USC Athletic Hall of Fame Announced Trojans USC Retrieved 17 June 2014 ITA Women s Hall of Fame Inducts Six New Members Intercollegiate Tennis Association Retrieved 19 November 2013 a b c Barbara Hallquist DeGroot Joins USC Coaching Staff USC Trojans Retrieved 17 June 2014 Rothenberg Fred September 1 1980 New Connors Striking Fear Among His Tournament Foes Ocala Star Banner Retrieved 19 November 2013 Barbara Hallquist SlamHistory com Archived from the original on 11 July 2014 Retrieved 19 November 2013 a b Barbara DeGroot elected to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women s Collegiate Hall of Fame Cate School Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 17 June 2014 External links EditBarbara Hallquist at the Women s Tennis Association Barbara Hallquist at the International Tennis Federation This American biographical article related to tennis is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Barbara Hallquist amp oldid 1070755844, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
