Dean Botha
Dean Botha (born 30 March 1964) is a South African former professional tennis player.
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|---|---|
| Born | 30 March 1964 East London, South Africa |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $21,995 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 186 (18 December 1989) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (1990) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 230 (26 May 1986) |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1990) |
Biography
Born in East London, Botha was a right-handed player who reached a best singles ranking of 186 while competing on the professional tour and was based in Cape Town.
Botha was a quarter-finalist at the 1989 South African Open, where he played as a qualifier. He had a first round win over John Fitzgerald, then earned a quarter-final place when second seed Kevin Curren had to withdraw from their second round match with a knee injury.[1]
In 1990 he participated in the singles and doubles qualifying draws for the Wimbledon Championships.[2]
His sons, Jarryd and Trent, both played college tennis in the United States, for Alabama and Arizona respectively.[3]
References
- "Injury Forces Second-Seeded Curren Out of S. African Open". Los Angeles Times. 16 November 1989.
- "Wimbledon". www.itftennis.com.
- "Match Point: Botha Thriving at Arizona". University of Arizona Athletics. 3 November 2016.
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