Rick Fisher (tennis)
Rick Fisher (born March 29, 1951) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.[1]
| Country (sports) |  |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1951 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 36–98 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 113 (January 16, 1978) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1979) |
| French Open | 1R (1975, 1978) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1978) |
| US Open | 2R (1978) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 38–95 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1970, 1975) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1978) |
| US Open | 2R (1980) |
Career
Fisher played collegiate tennis at Stanford University and was an All-American in 1973.[2]
At the 1978 Grand Prix Cleveland tournament, Fisher was runner-up in the doubles, with Bruce Manson.[3] His best singles result on tour came in the 1979 Australian Hard Court Tennis Championships, where he was a semi-finalist.[3]
He had an upset straight sets win over second seed John Alexander at the 1979 Australian Open.[3]
Grand Prix career finals
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
| Outcome | No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 1978 | Cleveland, United States | Hard | |
|
1–6, 4–6 |
References
- ITF Pro Circuit Profile
- Los Angeles Times, "Resident Tennis Professionals Reap Harvest of Boom Sport", March 15, 1973
- ATP World Tour Profile
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