Drew Gitlin

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Drew Gitlin
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg USA
Born (1958-05-26) May 26, 1958 (age 67)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record34–48
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 65 (March 14, 1983)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open QF (1982)
French Open 3R (1983)
Wimbledon 3R (1982)
US Open 1R (1981, 1983)
Doubles
Career record83–78
Career titles3
Highest rankingNo. 49 (May 22, 1985)

Drew Gitlin (born May 26, 1958) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

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As a qualifier, Gitlin reached the third round of the gentlemen's singles event at Wimbledon in 1982 where he lost to eventual champion Jimmy Connors. Gitlin reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 88 in January, 1983. During his career, he won three doubles titles and reached a doubles ranking of world No. 38 in April 1985.

Gitlin resided in Encino, California during his tour playing days.

Career finals

Doubles (3 wins, 6 losses)

ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–1Nov 1981 Manila, PhilippinesClay Flag of the United States.svg Jim Gurfein Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bauer
Flag of the United States.svg John Benson
4–6, 4–6
Win1–1Feb 1982 Cairo, EgyptClay Flag of the United States.svg Jim Gurfein Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Markus Günthardt
6–4, 7–5
Win2–1Jul 1982 Cap d'Agde WCT, FranceClay Flag of the United States.svg Andy Andrews Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
6–2, 6–4
Loss2–2Sep 1982 Los Angeles-2 WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Andy Andrews Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
6–4, 2–6, 5–7
Loss2–3Apr 1983 Tampa, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Eric Fromm Flag of the United States.svg Tony Giammalva
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Meister
6–3, 1–6, 5–7
Loss2–4Jul 1983 North Conway, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Eric Fromm Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
6–7, 1–6
Win3–4Nov 1983 Hong Kong Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Miller Flag of the United States.svg Sammy Giammalva Jr.
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Meister
6–2, 6–2
Loss3–5Jul 1984 Washington D.C., U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Blaine Willenborg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
6–7, 1–6
Loss3–6Nov 1984 Taipei, TaiwanCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso
1–6, 7–6, 2–6