Linky Boshoff


Delina Ann Boshoff-Mortlock, commonly known as Linky Boshoff,, is a former professional tennis player who won the 1976 US Open women's doubles title with her partner Ilana Kloss.
In 1973 she won the South African Open doubles title with Ilana Kloss after a victory in the final against Chris Evert and Virginia Wade. In 1977 she won the singles title, defeating Brigitte Cuypers in the final in straight sets.
In December 1975, Boshoff was the first-overall selection in the 1976 World Team Tennis Draft, by the San Diego Friars; however, she didn't sign with the team.
In 1976, she won several doubles titles with Kloss including the German Open, Italian Open and U.S. Clay Court Championships and reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles.
She retired in 1978 to study computer science at the University of Port Elizabeth. She is married with three children and has continued to play the tennis at a recreational level.

In popular culture

In Snoopy's Tennis Book, Snoopy imagines himself playing at Wimbledon and claims he had a "good day" at the tournament: "I ate five bowls of strawberries and cream, and fell in love with Linky Boshoff!"

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)

Mixed doubles (1 runner-up)