John Feaver

John Feaver (born 16 February 1952) is a former professional tennis player from the United Kingdom.[1][2]

John Feaver
Country (sports) United Kingdom
ResidenceWimbledon, London
Born (1952-02-16) 16 February 1952
Fleet, Hampshire
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record67–167
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 98 (31 October 1973)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open2R (1974)
French Open1R (1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1983)
Wimbledon4R (1973)
US Open4R (1977)
Doubles
Career record126–171
Career titles1
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open2R (1974, 1977Jan)
French OpenSF (1982)
WimbledonQF (1981)
US Open3R (1977)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
WimbledonQF (1981)
Team competitions
Davis Cup1R (1983)

Career

After attending Millfield, Feaver enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles.[3][4] During his career he reached 10 doubles finals, achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 98 in October 1973, and a career-high doubles ranking of 104 in January 1983. He was a French Open doubles semi-finalist in 1982.[5] For over 20 years (1976 to 1997), Feaver held the record for serving the most aces in a single Wimbledon match, 42, achieved against John Newcombe (although Feaver still lost the match).[6] He also represented Great Britain in the Davis Cup between 1977 and 1983.[7] John has enjoyed a successful career in sport and media after his tennis days and lives between Wimbledon, Somerset and South Africa.[8][9]

Personal life

He married South African Alison Braatvedt and has two children Lucinda and James, who is also a tennis player. John is an accomplished golfer and cricketer and works closely with sports charity StreetGames.[10]

Grand Prix and WCT circuit doubles finals (10)

Titles (1)
Outcome No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Runner-up 1. 1974 Jackson, U.S. Carpet Byron Bertram Fred McNair
Grover Raz Reid		 6–3, 3–6, 3–6
Runner-up 2. 1975 Istanbul, Turkey Carpet Colin Dowdeswell Colin Dibley
Thomaz Koch		 2–6, 2–6, 2–6
Runner-up 3. 1976 London, England Carpet John James David Lloyd
John Lloyd		 4–6, 6–3, 2–6
Runner-up 4. 1977 Basel, Switzerland Carpet John James Mark Cox
Buster Mottram		 5–7, 4–6, 3–6
Runner-up 5. 1979 Palermo, Italy Clay Ismail El Shafei Peter McNamara
Paul McNamee		 5–7, 6–7
Runner-up 6. 1979 Madrid, Spain Clay Robin Drysdale Carlos Kirmayr
Cássio Motta		 6–7, 4–6
Runner-up 7. 1980 Båstad, Sweden Clay Peter McNamara Heinz Günthardt
Markus Günthardt		 4–6, 4–6
Winner 1. 1980 Bordeaux, France Clay Gilles Moretton Gianni Ocleppo
Ricardo Ycaza		 6–3, 6–2
Runner-up 8. 1981 Nancy, France Hard (i) Jiří Hřebec Ilie Năstase
Adriano Panatta		 4–6, 6–2, 4–6
Runner-up 9. 1981 Tel Aviv, Israel Hard Steve Krulevitz Steve Meister
Van Winitsky		 6–3, 3–6, 3–6

References
  1. Wilson, Bill (2011-06-16). "BBC News – From tennis court to business deals". Bbc.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  2. http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=10002243
  3. "StreetGames' John Feaver featured on BBC News". StreetGames. 2011-06-17. Archived from the original on 2011-09-13. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  4. "Wimbledon 97: Feaver's record safe for a while – Sport". The Independent. 1997-06-24. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  5. "BBC talk to Team Bath tennis". Team Bath. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  6. Steinberger, Michael (2012-08-23). "Queens Was Burning, Too". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
  7. Wilson, Bill (2014-05-23). "BBC News – Sporting chance for disadvantaged youth". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  8. "Feaver Head To Head | John Feaver vs I. Nastase H2H". Stevegtennis.com. 1952-02-16. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  9. Eleanor Preston. "Wimbledon: Others jest but McEnroe has to be serious | Sport". The Guardian. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  10. Baker, Andrew (2001-04-10). "Henman thrives as single man". Telegraph. Retrieved 2014-08-26.


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