Ilana Kloss

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Ilana Kloss's career is defined by quiet excellence. She reached the top of the doubles rankings in 1976, a feat that put her among the best in the world. Her junior titles at Wimbledon and the US Open foreshadowed a professional career that included two Grand Slam titles. As an administrator, she led World TeamTennis for two decades, a tenure that kept the league alive through changing times. Her work with Billie Jean King Enterprises has helped grow women's sports, and the PWHL naming its playoff MVP award after her in 2026 is a fitting tribute.

AwardsIlana Kloss won the Wimbledon juniors singles in 1972 and the US Open juniors in 1974. As a professional, she captured the US Open doubles title and the French Open mixed doubles title in 1976. She also earned three gold medals at the 1973 Maccabiah Games. In 2026, she was named a WISE Woman of the Year.

Honours & Distinctions

WISE Woman of the Year

Women in Sports and Events·2026

Recognized for her contributions to women's sports and leadership.

PWHL Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award

Professional Women's Hockey League·2026

The league named its playoff MVP award in her honor, with Marie-Philip Poulin as the first recipient.

Rankings & Lists

World No. 1 in Doubles

WTA·1976

#19

World No. 19 in Singles

WTA·1979

Records & Feats

First player to win the PWHL playoff MVP award named after her

Historic First·2026

In 2026, the PWHL created the Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award, making her the first person to have a league award named in her honor during her lifetime.