Miles Walker (tennis)

Miles Stephen Walker (born 1961) is an American former professional tennis player.

Miles Walker
Full nameMiles Stephen Walker
Country (sports) United States
Born1961 (age 6162)
San Francisco, California
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 363 (Aug 8, 1988)
Doubles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 544 (Sep 17, 1990)

Walker played varsity tennis for Chapman College and won the 1988 NCAA Division II singles title.[1] He had returned to Chapman after leaving tennis in 1980 and playing little competitive tennis for the next six years.[2]

On the professional tour he featured mostly in satellite events, with his biggest tournament appearance the 1989 Canadian Open, where he was a main draw qualifier.[3] He was beaten in the first round by Grant Connell.[4]

References

  1. "Chapman's Walker Wins NCAA Singles Title". Los Angeles Times. May 23, 1988. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022.
  2. "He Stopped Walking Away". Los Angeles Times. April 18, 1987. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022.
  3. Tush, Terry (July 21, 1990). "Familiar turf gives Walker confidence". Tulsa World. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022.
  4. "Connell one of only three Canucks to win". The Vancouver Sun. August 15, 1989.
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