Melanie Oudin

• Residence: Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A
• DOB:  September 23, 1991
• Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A
• Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
• Weight: 130 1/2 lbs. (59 kg)
• Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)

Biography

Melanie Oudin was born September 23rd 1991 in Marietta, Georgia, United States. Her career high rank was number 67, achieved on August 17th 2009, she was also a former world junior No. 2.

Appearing in only her second United States Open in 2009, Oudin ousted seeded players Elena Dementieva #4, Maria Sharapova #29, and Nadia Petrova #13 on her way to the quarterfinals.

Oudin turned professional in February 2008. In April 2008 she received a wildcard at the WTA tournament in Miami where she lost in the first round to Tathiana Garbin in three sets. In August, Oudin received a wild card into her first Grand Slam main draw at the U.S. Open. She was defeated by Australian Jessica Moore 7-6 7-6. In October that year, Oudin participated in the 2008 Bell Challenge in Quebec City. In the first round, she defeated 3rd seed Sybille Bammer 6-4 3-6 7-5. In the second round, she defeated Russian Olga Puchkova 6-1 7-6. Reaching her first WTA quarterfinals, she was defeated by 6th seed Bethanie Mattek 7-6 6-1.

Career History