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| Country (sports) |  New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Born | (1976-05-15) 15 May 1976 (age 48) New Zealand |
| Turned pro | 1997 |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $10,376 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 32–50 |
| Highest ranking | No. 457 (15 May 2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 26–45 |
| Highest ranking | No. 413 (23 August 1999) |
| Team competitions | |
| Fed Cup | 5–2 |
| Last updated on: 3 April 2017. | |
Niki Tippins (born 15 May 1976) is a retired New Zealand female tennis player.
On 15 May 2000, Tippins reached her best singles ranking of world number 457. On 23 August 1999, she peaked at world number 413 in the doubles rankings. Tippins retired from tennis 2005.
Playing for New Zealand Fed Cup team at the Fed Cup, Tippins has a win–loss record of 5–2.
Fed Cup participation
Singles
| Edition | Stage | Date | Location | Against | Surface | Opponent | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I |
R/R | 26 February 1999 | Samut Prakan, Thailand |  Hong Kong
|
Hard | Chan Lee
|
W | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 2000 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I |
R/R | 26 April 2000 | Osaka, Japan |  Chinese Taipei
|
Hard | Tai Lan-lan
|
W | 6–3, 3–6, 6–4 |
| 27 April 2000 |  Singapore
|
Simin Liu
|
W | 6–0, 6–0 | ||||
| 27 April 2000 |  China
|
Li Na
|
L | 2–6, 0–6 | ||||
| 29 April 2000 |  South Korea
|
Chae Kyung-yee
|
L | 0–6, 2–6 |
Doubles
| Edition | Stage | Date | Location | Against | Surface | Partner | Opponents | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I |
R/R | 18 February 1998 | Samut Prakan, Thailand |  Philippines
|
Hard | Shelley Stephens
|
Pamela Floro Jennifer Saret |
W | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1999 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I |
R/R | 24 February 1999 | Samut Prakan, Thailand |  Pacific Oceania
|
Hard | Rewa Hudson
|
Davilyn Godinet Simone Wichman |
W | 6–1, 6–0 |
References
- Niki Tippins at the Billie Jean King Cup
