Michael Robertson (tennis)

Michael Robertson (born 2 July 1963) is a former South African-American, professional tennis player.

Michael Robertson
Country (sports) South Africa
Born (1963-07-02) 2 July 1963
Johannesburg, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
PlaysRight-handed
CollegeUniversity of Miami
Prize money$218,152
Singles
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 101 (22 August 1988)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open1R (1987)
French Open2R (1987)
Wimbledon1R (1986, 1989, 1990)
US Open1R (1988, 1989)
Doubles
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 51 (22 September 1986)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenQF (1985)
French Open3R (1986)
Wimbledon3R (1985)
US OpenQF (1986)

Robertson attended the University of Miami. He was the 1981 French Open Junior doubles winner (with Barry Moir). His best performance in Grand Slam events was Wimbledon 1986, semifinalist mixed doubles (with Elna Reinach), US Open 1986 quarterfinalist men's doubles (with Tomm Warneke) and 1985 Australian Open quarterfinalist men's doubles (with John Letts).[1]

Career finals

Doubles (1 runner-up)

Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 Oct 1985 Tel Aviv, Israel Hard Romania Florin Segărceanu United States Brad Gilbert
Romania Ilie Năstase
3–6, 2–6

References

  1. "Michael Robertson profile". ATP World Tour. Retrieved 24 January 2010.


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