Alexandra Stevenson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexandra Stevenson
Occupation	Tennis Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 15, 1980(1980-12-15)
Age	44
Birthplace	San Diego
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Alexandra Stevenson Biography

Alexandra Stevenson is one of the most popular and richest Tennis Player who was born on December 15, 1980 in San Diego, California, United States. U.S. tennis pro who became the first woman qualifier to make the semi-finals since the Tennis Open Era began in 1968.

She didn’t have to go Nike, Inc. to complete her three-year deal after her dramatic Wimbledon debut; co-founder and chairman Phil Knight flew directly to London to sign her.

Stevenson joined Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles, Mary Pierce and Jennifer Capriati as a premier power player on the WTA Tour in 1999. 6′ 1″ and right-handed, she plays with a one-handed backhand. Her serve, forehand, and one-handed backhand are noted weapons in Stevenson’s all-court game. Her fastest serve was clocked at 125 mph. She had the fastest second serve in the women’s game from 1999–2004 at 105–115 mph. She was the first woman to amass 57 aces during the Wimbledon fortnight in 1999. The power game came from years of repetitive lessons. At nine years old, Stevenson began traveling from her home in San Diego to Los Angeles to be coached by Robert Lansdorp and Pete Fischer. It was Lansdorp who developed her powerful ground game, changing her two-handed backhand to a one-handed backhand. Lansdorp would tie her arm with an ace bandage to work on the backhand motion. Fischer, who also coached Pete Sampras, developed Stevenson’s service motion, often used by coaches to teach “the perfect service motion.” Fischer designed service drills to resemble Sampras’ fluid serve.

During the months following her dramatic run at Wimbledon, Stevenson was named rookie of the year by Tennis Magazine and named Most Fascinating by People Magazine. She was interviewed by Barbara Walters for a Barbara Walters Special and was featured in a variety of national and international media. Nike flew a dozen flags with Stevenson’s name in bold print during her first visit to the iconic campus. Stevenson moved from California to train with Nick Bollettieri at IMG Academy from 1999–2002. In 2000 and 2001, Stevenson, often pitted against top 20 players – including Nathalie Tauziat, Mary Pierce, Martina Hingis, Monica Seles, Amanda Coetzer, Lisa Raymond, Dominique Van Roost, Julie Halard, Jennifer Capriati, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams – worked on her aggressive all-court playing style as she found her way in the professional game.

Her mother Samantha Stevenson was a respected sports journalist; her father was Julius Erving, the basketball legend.

Alexandra Stevenson Net Worth

Alexandra Stevenson is one of the richest Tennis Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alexandra Stevenson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She graduated from La Jolla Country Day School in 1999; two weeks after the ceremony, she debuted professionally at Wimbledon.

After her incredible debut at Wimbledon, she received many honors, including being named Rookie of the Year by Tennis Magazine.

Alexandra Winfield Stevenson (born December 15, 1980) is a professional tennis player from the United States.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Alexandra Stevenson height 6 ft 1 in Alexandra weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alexandra Stevenson Dating?

According to our records, Alexandra Stevenson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Alexandra Stevenson’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Alexandra Stevenson. You may help us to build the dating records for Alexandra Stevenson!

Stevenson experienced shoulder pain in 2003 at the Wimbledon Championships. She worked on strengthening the area, but was unable to repair the tear. Stevenson went to Birmingham, Alabama, where Dr. James Andrews performed a type II labral repair on her right shoulder in September 2004. In 2006, following 18 months of shoulder strengthening, Stevenson began to mount a comeback.

Facts & Trivia

Alexandra Ranked on the list of most popular Tennis Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Alexandra Stevenson celebrates birthday on December 15 of every year.

Stevenson graduated from the University of Colorado in December 2007, with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Sociology. She graduated on the Dean’s List and is the only final-eight member to have graduated from college while playing professional tennis. Stevenson was inducted into the La Jolla Country Day School Hall of Fame in December 2009 – joining fellow Torrey, Rashaan Salaam, the 1994 Heisman Trophy winner.

Top Facts about Alexandra Stevenson

1. Alexandra Stevenson is a retired American tennis player.
2. She was born on December 15, 1980 in California.
3. Stevenson turned professional in 1999 at the age of 18.
4. Her highest singles ranking was No. 18 in the world.
5. She reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 1999 as a qualifier.
6. Stevenson won two WTA singles titles and one doubles title.
7. Her career prize money totaled $2,746,003 USD.
8. She retired from professional tennis in 2013 at age 32.
9. Stevenson’s father was former NBA player Julius Erving (Dr J).
10. She has since worked as a tennis commentator and coach

Does Alexandra Stevenson have a relationship with her father?

J and Alexandra Stevenson. Outside the Lines (Sunday, 9 a.m., ESPN) presents the story of professional tennis player Alexandra Stevenson, a 1999 Wimbledon semifinalist, and her much-delayed relationship with her father, basketball legend Julius Erving.

Is Alexandra Stevenson still playing tennis?

Alexandra Winfield Stevenson (born December 15, 1980) is an American former professional tennis player.

Is Alexandra Stevenson Dr J daughter?

In 1999, while Alexandra was becoming the first qualifier to reach the Wimbledon women’s singles finals, it was revealed that she was Doctor J’s daughter.

Who is Julius Erving daughter?

Alexandra Stevenson

Was born because her mom had braces?

Julius Erving Says Daughter Was Born Because Her Mother Had Braces.