Billy Martin (tennis)

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Billy Martin
Country (sports) Flag of the United States.svg United States
Residence Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Born (1956-12-25) December 25, 1956 (age 67)
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Turned pro1975
Retired1982
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record144–175
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 32 (5 March 1975)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 1R (1980)
French Open 3R (1981)
Wimbledon QF (1977)
US Open 2R (1973, 1976)
Doubles
Career record126–160
Career titles3
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open SF (1980)
French Open SF (1981)
Wimbledon 3R (1973, 1977, 1981)
US Open 2R (1975)
Mixed doubles
Career titles1
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open W (1980)

Billy Martin (born December 25, 1956) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won the NCAA Singles Title in 1975, defeating George Hardie, and one singles title and three doubles titles on the Pro Tour. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32 in 1975. Martin currently serves as the head coach for the UCLA Bruins men's tennis team, a position he has held since 1994. [1] Martin, who played at UCLA, has 14 straight top 5 NCAA team finishes and 9 consecutive 20-win seasons. He was named ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) division 1 National Coach of the Year and is a member of ITA Hall of Fame. [2] He beat Raul Ramirez and Stan Smith at the Washington D.C. tournament.

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Career finals

Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up)

ResultW–LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss0–1Jan 1975 Birmingham, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors 4–6, 3–6
Win1–1Feb 1975 Little Rock, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie 6–2, 7–6

Doubles (3 titles, 4 runner-ups)

ResultW–LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–11976 Denver WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
7–6, 2–6, 5–7
Loss0–21977 Birmingham WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
3–6, 4–6
Loss0–31977 Monterrey WCT, MexicoCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Poland.svg Wojtek Fibak
6–3, 3–6, 4–6
Win1–31977 Laguna Niguel, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg James Chico Hagey Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Trey Waltke
6–3, 6–4
Win2–31979 Brussels, BelgiumClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
5–7, 7–5, 6–4
Win3–31981 Bristol, EnglandGrass Flag of New Zealand.svg Russell Simpson Flag of the United States.svg John Austin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Loss3–41981 Newport, U.S.Grass Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Drewett
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
2–6, 4–6

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References

  1. Billy Martin Biography - UCLA Bruins Official Athletic Site
  2. "ITA Men's Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on July 3, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2014.