Phil Williamson
Phil Williamson (born May 29, 1965) is a former professional tennis player from the United States who competed for Antigua and Barbuda in the Davis Cup.
Country (sports) | United States Antigua and Barbuda |
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Born | Mt Vernon, New York | May 29, 1965
Turned pro | 1987 |
Plays | Left-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Prize money | $41,716 |
Singles | |
Career record | 0–3 |
Highest ranking | No. 297 (August 3, 1992) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
US Open | 1R (1987, 1991, 1993) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 5–5 |
Highest ranking | No. 138 (August 14, 1989) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
US Open | 1R (1989) |
Career
Phil Williamson was the number one player for Columbia University before joining the professional circuit in 1987.[1]
At the 1987 US Open, Williamson made it through qualifying and faced Australian John Fitzgerald in the first round.[2] He was beaten in straight sets.[3]
Williamson played only in the men's doubles at the 1989 US Open, with Nduka Odizor.[3] They lost in the opening round to Scott Davis and David Pate.[3] Also that year, Williamson teamed up with Todd Nelson at the Boston Pro Championships and the pair finished runners-ups.[3]
He also competed in the main draw of the US Open in 1991 and 1993, but was unable to progress past the first round.[3]
Williamson played Davis Cup tennis for Antigua and Barbuda from their competition debut in 1996, until 1999. He won 20 of his 32 rubbers.[4]
Grand Prix career finals
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
Result | W-L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 0–1 | 1989 | Boston, United States | Clay | Todd Nelson | Andrés Gómez Alberto Mancini |
6–7, 2–6 |