John Gardner (tennis)
John Gardner is an Australian former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
|---|---|
| Singles | |
| Career record | 8–14 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | Q2 (1969) |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1969) |
| US Open | 2R (1971) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 4–12 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1969) |
| US Open | 2R (1973) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1969) |
A U.S. based player from Australia, Gardner played varsity tennis for Southern Methodist University (SMU) while studying for a business degree.[1] He came to the U.S. from rural New South Wales.[2]
Gardner was runner-up at the National Amateur Grass Court championships in 1970 and was the SWC singles champion in 1972.[3] On the professional tour he had wins over Georges Goven and Roscoe Tanner. He beat Nikola Špear in the first round of the 1971 US Open and featured in all grand slam main draws except his home tournament. From 1973 to 1977 he served as SMU's head coach, with the team achieving three fourth-place finishes nationally.[4]
References
- "Gardner Renews Net Life With Win Streak". The Pittsburgh Press. 25 June 1972.
- "Youth's four titles". The Canberra Times. 20 January 1968. p. 27 – via National Library of Australia.
- "A roundup of the sports information of the week". Sports Illustrated. 24 August 1970.
- Riggs, Randy (21 April 1977). "Gardner won't miss finale". Corpus Christi Caller.
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