Kaitlyn Verfuerth

Kaitlyn Louise Verfeurth (born 12 August 1985) is a former American wheelchair tennis player who competed in international level events.[1][2]

Kaitlyn Verfeurth

Full name	Kaitlyn Louise Verfeurth
Country (sports)	United States
Residence	Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Born	12 August 1985 Port Washington, Wisconsin, United States
Height	4' 11"
Turned pro	2000
Retired	2019
Plays	Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
College	Mount San Antonio College University of Arizona
Singles
Highest ranking	No. 10 (20 April 2009)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open	2R (2008)
US Open	QF (2015)
Other tournaments
Masters	SF (2005)
Paralympic Games	2R (2004, 2008)
Doubles
Highest ranking	No. 10 (21 July 2008)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open	QF (2008)
US Open	SF (2015)
Other doubles tournaments
Masters Doubles	SF (2005, 2006)
Paralympic Games	SF - 4th (2008)
Medal record Parapan American Games 2007 Rio de Janeiro Women's doubles 2007 Rio de Janeiro Women's singles 2015 Toronto Women's singles 2015 Toronto Women's doubles

Verfuerth sustained an L2 incomplete spinal cord injury aged seven when she was involved in a car accident in 1993. She spent 96 days hospitalised in Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee and then two months of bed rest.[3]

References

1. "Kaitlyn Verfuerth - Team USA Profile". Team USA. 31 March 2020.
2. "Kaitlyn Verfuerth - ITF Profile". itftennis.com. 31 March 2020.
3. "Kaitlyn & Greg: Spirited, Sexy & Sweet". New Mobility. 1 February 2014.