Bill Lloyd (tennis)
William Lloyd (born 7 May 1949) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.
| Full name | William Lloyd |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
| Born | 7 May 1949 Sydney, Australia |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 17–47 |
| Highest ranking | No. 106 (31 December 1977) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1968, 1977 Jan, 1977 Dec) |
| French Open | 1R (1973, 1976, 1978) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1972, 1976) |
| US Open | 2R (1975) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 24–36 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | 1R (1977 Jan, 1977 Dec) |
| French Open | 2R (1973, 1976) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1972) |
| US Open | QF (1975) |
Biography
Lloyd, who was born in Sydney, won the junior doubles title at the 1968 Australian Championships, partnering Phil Dent.[1]
He joined the University of Southern Illinois in 1969 where he played collegiate tennis and he spent the 1970s competing on the professional circuit, as well as World TeamTennis.[2]
During his career he competed in the main draw of all four grand slam tournaments. He lost a marathon match at the 1972 Wimbledon Championships to Wanaro N'Godrella, 9–11 in the fifth set. At the 1975 US Open he and Phil Dent had a win over Björn Borg and Rod Laver en route to the quarter-finals. His best performance in a grand slam tournament was a semi-final appearance in the mixed doubles at the 1978 French Open, with Trish Bostrom.[3]
He is now a New South Wales based barrister.[4]
References
- "Larkham plans a hectic schedule". The Canberra Times. 20 February 1968. p. 20. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- "Foreign athletes help SIU". Southern Illinoisan. 12 January 1969. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- "ITF Tennis - Pro Circuit - French Open - 29 May - 11 June 1978". ITF. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- "Mr W L S Lloyd". NSW Bar Association. Retrieved 15 June 2018.