Brad Guan
Brad Guan (born 10 July 1958) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.[1]
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1958 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 8–18 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 183 (3 Jan 1983) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 3R (1982) |
| French Open | 1R (1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 25–31 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 107 (3 Jan 1983) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1980) |
| French Open | QF (1982) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1980, 1981) |
| US Open | 2R (1982) |
Grand Slam career
Guan made his first appearance in the main singles draw of a Grand Slam at the 1981 Australian Open, where he lost in the opening round to Pat Du Pré, in five sets.[2] He was also beaten in the first round of the 1982 French Open, by Juan Avendaño, but made the men's doubles quarter-finals, with Derek Tarr as his partner.[2] This equaled his best Grand Slam performance, as he also reached the quarter-finals in the doubles at the 1980 Australian Open, partnering Ernie Ewart.[2] His best singles effort came when he made the third round at the 1982 Australian Open.[2]
Grand Prix tour
On the Grand Prix tennis circuit, Guan made one doubles final, at the 1979 Australian Hard Court Tennis Championships with Phil Davies.[2] They lost to John James and Chris Kachel.[2] He was a singles quarter-finalist at Brisbane's South Pacific Tennis Classic in 1981.[2]
Challenger circuit
At an ATP Challenger tournament in Perth in 1982, Guan had a win over John Fitzgerald.[2] He won five Challenger doubles titles during his career.[2]
Grand Prix career finals
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
| Result | W/L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jan 1980 | Hobart, Australia | Hard | Phil Davies |
John James Chris Kachel |
4–6, 4–6 |
Challenger titles
Doubles: (5)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1980 | Cozenza, Italy | Clay | Ernie Ewert |
 Ismail El Shafei Ricardo Ycaza |
7–6, 6–3 |
| 2. | 1980 | Messina, Italy | Clay | Ernie Ewert |
 Gianni Marchetti Enzo Vattuone |
6–3, 6–4 |
| 3. | 1981 | Travemünde, West Germany | Clay | Wayne Hampson |
 Bruce Derlin David Mustard |
6–3, 6–4 |
| 4. | 1982 | Solihull, Great Britain | Clay |  Anand Amritraj |
 Andrew Jarrett Jonathan Smith |
6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 5. | 1982 | Cologne, West Germany | Clay | Warren Maher |
Chris Johnstone Cliff Letcher |
6–2, 6–4 |