Lauren Barnikow
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1982 |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $25,519 |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 0 WTA / 1 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 418 (November 21, 2005) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 0 WTA / 4 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 200 (July 10, 2006) |
Lauren Barnikow (born May 21, 1982) is an American former professional tennis player.
Barnikow, a New Jersey native, was a student at Woodbridge High School.[1]
In 2000 she reached the singles final of the Easter Bowl and was champion in the doubles. She was a junior doubles finalist at the 2000 Australian Open (with Erin Burdette).[2]
A collegiate player for Stanford University, Barnikow was a member of the 2001, 2002, 2004 NCAA Division I championship teams, as well as a six-time All-American.[3]
Barnikow attained best world rankings of 418 for singles and 200 for doubles, with five ITF title wins. She featured in a WTA Tour main draw for the only time in 2005, narrowly losing in the first round of the doubles in Quebec City.[4]
ITF circuit finals[edit]
| Legend |
|---|
| $25,000 tournaments |
| $10,000 tournaments |
Singles: 3 (1–2)[edit]
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | Apr 2005 | Tampico, Mexico | Hard |  Kildine Chevalier
|
6–3, 6–3 |
| Runner-up | 1. | May 2005 | Ciudad Obregón, Mexico | Hard |  Daniela Múñoz Gallegos
|
6–7(5), 6–2, 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | May 2005 | Mazatlán, Mexico | Hard |  Anna Bastrikova
|
4–6, 6–7(4) |
Doubles: 9 (4–5)[edit]
| Outcome | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1. | Jun 2000 | Springfield, U.S. | Hard |  Erin Burdette
|
Elizabeth Schmidt Abigail Spears
|
3–6 6–3 7–6(2) |
| Winner | 2. | Aug 2004 | Mexico City, Mexico | Hard |  Mariana Correa
|
Melissa Torres Sandoval Marcela Arroyo
|
7–6(7), 7–5 |
| Winner | 3. | May 2005 | Ciudad Obregón, Mexico | Hard | Kelly Schmandt
|
Lorena Arias Erika Clarke
|
6–0, 6–2 |
| Runner-up | 1. | May 2005 | Mazatlán, Mexico | Hard | Kelly Schmandt
|
 Flavia Mignola Jorgelina Cravero
|
4–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | Jul 2005 | Hamilton, Canada | Clay |  Lauren Breadmore
|
 Junri Namigata Kumiko Iijima
|
7–6(4), 2–6, 2–6 |
| Runner-up | 3. | Jul 2005 | St Joseph, USA | Hard | Raquel Kops-Jones
|
 Romana Tedjakusuma Wynne Prakusya
|
2–6, 3–6 |
| Runner-up | 4. | Aug 2005 | Vancouver, Canada | Hard |  Antonia Matic
|
 Sarah Borwell Sarah Riske
|
4–6, 6–3, 6–7(0) |
| Runner-up | 5. | Nov 2005 | Toronto, Canada | Hard | Kristen Schlukebir
|
 Olena Antypina Martina Müller
|
3–6, 1–6 |
| Winner | 4. | Feb 2006 | Taupō, New Zealand | Hard | Christina Fusano
|
 Leanne Baker Francesca Lubiani
|
6–4, 6–4 |
References[edit]
- ^ Eisner, Dan (September 7, 1997). "To play or not to play ..." Home News Tribune.
- ^ Franklin, Paul (May 6, 2000). "Barnikow's star is rising". Home News Tribune.
- ^ "Lauren Barnikow – Women's Tennis". Stanford University Athletics.
- ^ "Bell Challenge". The Journal News. November 2, 2005.