Dexter MacBride

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Dexter MacBride
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1964-10-21) October 21, 1964 (age 59)
Reston, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 368 (November 30, 1987)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open Q2 (1988)
Doubles
Career record0–5
Highest rankingNo. 188 (April 27, 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open 1R (1988)

Dexter MacBride (born October 21, 1964) is an American former professional tennis player.

Born in Reston, Virginia, MacBride played college tennis for Trinity University (Texas), before appearing on the professional circuit in the late 1980s. [1]

MacBride qualified for his only Grand Prix singles main draw at 1987 ATP Championships in Mason, Ohio. [2]

At the 1988 Australian Open he competed in singles qualifying and featured in the main draw of the men's doubles, where he and partner Chris Kennedy lost a marathon first round match to Richey Reneberg and John Ross, 15–17 in the final set. [3]

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References

  1. "MacBride Sweeps To Tennis Title". The Oklahoman . June 6, 1988.
  2. "Top-Seeded Wilander Ousts Lavalle After 2 Tiebreakers". Sun-Sentinel . August 18, 1987.
  3. "Sports results and details". The Canberra Times . 14 January 1988. p. 19. Retrieved 27 June 2020 via Trove.