Background
White was born in 1960 in the state of Georgia.
White was born in 1960 in the state of Georgia.
When she was 8, she learned to play tennis at a summer camp. White became a dominant junior player in her state and on the sectional and national levels. In 1978, she was offered a full scholarship to Rollins College.
She her enrollment at Rollins and is recognized as the only woman tennis player to turn professional and still graduate on time from college.
White played on the Women's Tennis Association tour from 1978 to 1990. Although mainly a singles player, she twice reached the quarter finals of the United States. open doubles.
She retired with a 100-141 singles record. finals
Singles (1 title, 1 runner up)
After retiring in 1992, White continued to coach and play. She has been active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.