Ernie Ewert
Ernie Ewert, Jr. (born 5 June 1954) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.
| Full name | Ernie Ewert, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
| Born | 5 June 1954 Melbourne, Australia |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 18–30 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1975) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1973) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 28–57 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | QF (1980) |
| French Open | 1R (1977) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1976, 1977) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1975) |
| US Open | 1R (1972) |
Biography
Born in Melbourne in 1954, Ewert Jr was the son of a butcher, Ernie Ewert Sr, who went on to become a successful horse trainer.[1][2]
Beginning on the professional circuit at the end of 1971, Ewert was coached by seven-time grand slam champion Mervyn Rose.[3][4] During his career he competed in the main draw of all four grand slam tournaments. At the 1973 Wimbledon Championships he made the third round, with wins over Konstantin Pugaev and Mike Machette.[5] As a doubles player he reached two grand slam quarter-finals, in the mixed doubles at the 1975 Wimbledon Championships with Mimmi Wikstedt and in the men's doubles partnering Brad Guan at the 1980 Australian Open.
Ewert took up his father's profession after his tennis career, working as a horse trainer.[6]
Challenger titles
Doubles: (4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1979 | Galatina, Italy | Clay | Cliff Letcher |
 Gustavo Guerrero Alejandro Pierola |
6–2, 6–2 |
| 2. | 1979 | Biarritz, France | Clay | Victor Eke |
 Hervé Gauvain Jérôme Vanier |
6–1, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 3. | 1980 | Cosenza, Italy | Clay | Brad Guan |
 Ismail El Shafei Ricardo Ycaza |
7–6, 6–3 |
| 4. | 1980 | Messina, Italy | Clay | Brad Guan |
 Gianni Marchetti Enzo Vattuone |
6–3, 6–4 |
References
- "Dedicated Pearl Ewert mum celebrates century". Star Weekly. 5 February 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- Stewart, Matt (20 December 2011). "Plunge trainer Ernie Ewert dies at 96". Herald Sun. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- "It's Rugged Life For Fringe Pro". Las Vegas Sun. 31 October 1976. p. 35. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- Schlink, Leo (24 July 2017). "Merv Rose, Australian tennis great and Hall of Famer, passes away". News.com.au. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- "Australians have upset hopes". The Canberra Times. ACT, Australia. 30 June 1973. p. 36. Retrieved 23 June 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
- Bartley, Patrick (18 April 2002). "Trainer has high staying hopes for Mr Lofty". The Age. Retrieved 23 June 2018.