A follow up on the
10 American Teens to Watch in 2015 (WTA). How did the girls do as they tried to transition to the pro tour?
Louisa Chirico
Age: 19 (16 May 1996)
Height: 5-9
Plays: Right Handed (Double Handed
Backhand)
2015 Year End WTA Ranking: 120
2014 Year End WTA Ranking: 189
Career High WTA Ranking: 109 (11/16/2015)
2015 Highlights: The
highest ranked American teen on the list, Chirico had a steady rise in
2015. The 19 year old qualified for her first WTA tour event in
Acapulco, Mexico and won her first WTA tour match in Washington, defeating Heather Watson and Alize Cornet to reach the quarterfinals.
Chirico's title at the $50K Dothan and a runner up finish at the $50K Indian
Harbour Beach secured her the USTA French Open wildcard where she made her grand slam debut. The New Yorker also reached the $100K and $125K
finals in Midland and Limoges, respectively.
