Lisa Bonder-Kreiss (also known as Lisa Bonder Kerkorian), (born October 16, 1965) was a professional tennis player from Saline, Michigan. She played on the WTA tour from 1981 to 1991 and won four titles before retiring, the first in 1982 in Hittfield and then three in a row in Tokyo in 1982 and 1983.^[1] She reached the 4th round of the US Open in 1983 and 1984 and at Wimbledon in 1984. She also reached a quarterfinal at Roland Garros in 1984. Notable career victories include wins over Chris Evert, Mary Joe Fernandez, Virginia Ruzici, and Andrea Jaeger. According to TennisForum.com, Bonder reached a career high ranking of 9. ^[2] She retired with a 108-109 win/loss record.^[3]

[edit] Daughter

She was involved in a legal dispute with ex-husband of 28 days, billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, over the paternity of their daughter .^[4]

[edit] References

1. ^ "Sony Ericsson WTA Tour". http://www.sonyericssonwtatour.com/page/Player/Info/0,,12781~435,00.html. 
2. ^ "TennisForum.com". http://www.tennisforum.com/showthread.php?t=299240. 
3. ^ "Tennis Corner Lisa Bonder-Kreiss (USA)". http://www.tenniscorner.net/index.php?corner=w&action=matchstats&playerid=BOL001. Retrieved 2008-06-24. 
4. ^ "Divorce And Dollars - Forbes.com". http://www.forbes.com/2002/09/27/0927divorce_3.html. Retrieved 2008-06-24. 

[edit] External links

• Lisa Bonder profile on the WTA Tour's official website

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