Heide Orth, who preferred to play on clay courts, began playing tennis at the age of 13. From 1964 to 1973 she played a total of 15 games for the German Federation Cup team . She had a balanced record of 2-2 in singles, in doubles she won eight of her eleven games.
She was German tennis champion four times (1969, 1971 to 1973).
At the. On June 3, 2014 she was recognized by the ITF for her achievements in senior tennis.