Tracy Ann Austin Holt, known professionally as Tracy Austin, is an American former world number one tennis player.
She had a successful career, winning three major titles during her tenure. Austin’s Grand Slam achievements included winning the women’s singles title at the US Open in 1979 and 1981 and the mixed doubles title at the Wimbledon Championships in 1980.
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- Full Name: Tracy Ann Austin Holt
- Stage Name: Tracy Austin
- Date of birth: December 12, 1962
- Age: 61 years old
- Place of birth: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American
- Height: 1.65 m
- Parents: George Austin, Jeanne Austin,
- Siblings: Pam Austin, Jeff Austin, John Austin, Doug Austin
- Spouse: Scott Holt (married 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 is white and is Christian.
Career
Tracy Austin began 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 unable to collect prize money.
Later that year, Austin made her Wimbledon debut, reaching the third round before losing to top seed Chris Evert. As a teenager, she reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, losing to fifth seed Betty Stove.
Austin achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest women’s singles champion of the US Open at the age of 16.
She quickly rose to prominence in women’s tennis, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and reaching the world number one ranking.
Austin’s versatility allows her to shine on any surface, showcasing her exceptional talent and adaptability.
In 1992, at the age of 29, she became the youngest person to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
After retiring, Austin attempted a second comeback in 1993 and 1994, although she was unsuccessful. In 1993, she recorded several notable victories, such as defeating Rennae Stubbs and Katerina Maleeva at the Evert Cup in Indian Wells.
Awards and nominations
Main achievements
- Grand Slam Titles:
- Women’s Singles: US Open (1979, 1981)
- Mixed Doubles: Wimbledon (1980)
- Year-end championship:
- WTA Tour Championships (1980)
- Toyota Championship (1981)
- World No. 1 ranking: Achieved at a young age, becoming the youngest player to hold the top position.
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- Youngest US Open Women’s Singles Champion
- Youngest person inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Other honors and recognitions
- AP Female Athlete of the Year: 1979, 1981
- Women’s Sports Foundation Female Athlete of the Year: 1980
- WTA Player of the Year: 1980
- WTA Most Impressive Newcomer: 1977
- Special Honoree at the 15th Annual Thurman Munson Awards, 1995
- Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame: 1992
Social media
- Instagram Username: @tracyaustin_.
Personal life
Tracy Austin is a married woman. She is married to mortgage broker Scott Holt and is 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 pro, Brandon was a member of the USC tennis team.
Net worth
Tracy Austin, former world number 1 tennis player, has an estimated net worth of around $8 million.
During her illustrious career, she won several Grand Slam titles, earning her significant prize money and making her one of the most successful athletes of her time.
After retiring from professional tennis, Austin moved on to a successful career as a popular 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 steady stream of income, which has contributed to her overall net worth.
