Tracy Ann Austin Holt, known professionally as Tracy Austin, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player.
She enjoyed a successful career, winning three major titles throughout her tenure. Austin’s Grand Slam achievements include winning the women’s singles titles at the 1979 and 1981 US Opens and the mixed doubles title at the 1980 Wimbledon Championships.
Profile
- Full Name: Tracy Ann Austin Holt
- Stage Name: Tracy Austin
- Born: December 12, 1962
- Age: 61 years old
- Birthplace: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American
- Height: 1.65 m
- Parent: George Austin ,Jeanne Austin,
- Siblings: Pam Austin, Jeff Austin, John Austin, Doug Austin
- Spouse: Scott Holt (m. 1993)
- Children: 1
- Net Worth: $8 million
Early Life And Education
Tracy Ann Austin Holt was born on December 12, 1962, in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States.
She was raised by her parents, George Austin and Jeanne Austin, along with her siblings, Pam Austin, Jeff Austin, John Austin, and Doug Austin.
Details about her educational background are unknown. Austin’s ethnicity is White, and she practices Christianity as her religion.
Career
Tracy Austin started her career in January 1977, a month after turning 14. She defeated Stacy Margolin to win her first professional singles title at the Avon Futures event in Portland. As an amateur, she was not able to accept the prize money.
Later that year, Austin made her Wimbledon debut, reaching the third round before losing to top-seeded Chris Evert. As a teenager, she reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, falling to fifth-seeded Betty Stove.
Austin achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest US Open women’s singles champion at 16.
She quickly became dominant in women’s tennis, winning multiple Grand Slams titles and reaching the world’s number-one ranking.
Austin’s versatility allowed her to excel on all court surfaces, showcasing her exceptional talent and adaptability.
In 1992, at 29, she became the youngest person ever inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
After retiring, Austin attempted a second comeback in 1993 and 1994, though she was unsuccessful. In 1993, she scored some notable upset wins, such as defeating Rennae Stubbs and Katerina Maleeva at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.
Awards and Nominations
Major Achievements
- Grand Slam Titles:
- Women’s Singles: US Open (1979, 1981)
- Mixed Doubles: Wimbledon (1980)
- Year-End Championships:
- WTA Tour Championships (1980)
- Toyota Championships (1981)
- World No. 1 Ranking: Achieved at a young age, becoming the youngest player to hold the top spot.
- Records:
- Youngest US Open female singles champion
- Youngest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Other Honours and Recognition
- AP Female Athlete of the Year: 1979, 1981
- Women’s Sports Foundation Sportswoman of the Year: 1980
- WTA Player of the Year: 1980
- WTA Most Impressive Newcomer: 1977
- Special Honoree at the 1995 15th Annual Thurman Munson Awards
- Inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame: 1992
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@tracyaustin_.
Personal Life
Tracy Austin is a married woman. She is married to mortgage broker Scott Holt and the mother of three sons, Sean, Brandon, and Dylan. The couple married in 1993.
Brandon Holt, one of Austin and Scott’s sons, is a professional tennis player. Before turning professional, Brandon was a member of the USC tennis team.
Net Worth
Tracy Austin, the former world No. 1 tennis player, is estimated to have a net worth of around $8 million.
During her illustrious career, she won multiple Grand Slam titles, which earned her significant prize money and established her as one of the most successful players of her era.
After retiring from professional tennis, Austin transitioned into a successful career as a renowned tennis commentator.
She has provided expert analysis and commentary for prominent networks, including NBC, USA Network, BBC, and Tennis Channel. This role has provided her with a consistent income stream, further contributing to her overall net worth.
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