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.

Phil Williamson
Country (sports)
United States

Antigua & Barbuda
Born (1965-05-29) May 29, 1965
Mt Vernon, New York
Turned pro1987
PlaysLeft-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$41,716
Singles
Career record0–3
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 297 (August 3, 1992)
Grand Slam Singles results
US Open1R (1987, 1991, 1993)
Doubles
Career record5–5
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 138 (August 14, 1989)
Grand Slam Doubles results
US Open1R (1989)

Career

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)
Outcome No. Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents in the final Score in the final
Runner-up 1. 1989 Boston, United States Clay Todd Nelson Andrés Gómez
Alberto Mancini		 6–7, 2–6

References
  1. New York Times, "Athlete Traces Tennis Successes", August 31, 1997
  2. ITF Pro Circuit Profile
  3. ATP World Tour Profile
  4. Davis Cup Profile
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