David Carter (tennis)

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David Carter
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David Carter playing at the 1978 Dutch Open.
Country (sports)Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Born (1956-04-21) 21 April 1956 (age 67)
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record73–112
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 78 (15 February 1982)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 2R (1976, 1979)
French Open 2R (1978, 1979)
Wimbledon 3R (1982)
US Open 3R (1981)
Doubles
Career record85–100
Career titles6
Highest rankingNo. 126 (3 January 1983)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open QF (1981)
French Open QF (1982)
Wimbledon 1R (1973, 1979, 1981, 1982)
US Open 3R (1981)

David Carter (born 21 April 1956) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he won six doubles titles with compatriot Paul Kronk. He reached a highest singles ranking of world No. 78 in February 1982 and achieved his highest doubles ranking of world No. 126 in January 1983.

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Career finals

Singles (2 runner-ups)

ResultW-LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss0–1Mar 1981Mexico City, MexicoClay Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol 2–6, 3–6
Loss0–2Nov 1981Quito, EcuadorClay Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs 6–3, 0–6, 5–7

Doubles (6 titles, 7 runner-ups)

ResultW-LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–1Sep 1978 Bournemouth, UKClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rolf Thung
3–6, 4–6
Loss0–2Feb 1980 Sarasota, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fagel Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza
3–6, 4–6
Loss0–3May 1980 São Paulo, BrazilCarpet Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning
6–7, 2–6
Loss0–4May 1980 Munich, West GermanyClay Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–7, 1–6
Win1–4Jan 1981 Guarujá, BrasilHard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of Spain.svg Ángel Giménez
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco, Sr.
6–1, 7–6
Win2–4Feb 1981 Viña del Mar, ChileClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
6–1, 6–2
Win3–4Feb 1981 Mar del Plata, ArgentinaClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of Spain.svg Ángel Giménez
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco Sr.
6–7, 6–4, 6–0
Loss3–5Mar 1981 Tampa, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
3–6, 6–3, 1–6
Win4–5May 1981 Munich, West GermanyClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of the United States.svg Eric Fromm
Flag of Israel.svg Shlomo Glickstein
6–3, 6–4
Loss4–6Jul 1981 Gstaad, SwitzerlandClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Markus Günthardt
4–6, 1–6
Win5–6Jul 1981 Kitzbühel, AustriaClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Marko Ostoja
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
7–6, 6–1
Loss5–7Nov 1981 Quito, EcuadorClay Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Ecuador.svg Andrés Gómez
5–7, 3–6
Win6–7Mar 1982 Metz, FranceHard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk Flag of the United States.svg Matt Doyle
Flag of the United States.svg Dave Siegler
6–3, 7–6

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