Hank Pfister

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Hank Pfister
Hank Pfister.jpg
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Residence Bakersfield, California
Born (1953-10-09) October 9, 1953 (age 69)
Bakersfield, California
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Turned pro1977
Retired1988
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money $873,335
Singles
Career record259–211
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 19 (May 2, 1983)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open SF (1978, 1981, 1982)
French Open 2R (1978)
Wimbledon 4R (1978, 1980, 1982)
US Open 3R (1979, 1980)
Doubles
Career record276–214
Career titles11
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open F (1981)
French Open W (1978, 1980)
Wimbledon QF (1980)
US Open F (1982)

Hank Pfister (born October 9, 1953) is a former tennis player from the United States, who won two singles titles (1981, Maui and 1982, Newport) during his professional career. The right-hander reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on May 2, 1983, when he became world No. 19.

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Being tall of stature, sturdy of build and possessing a very fast serve, his style was highlighted by use of the serve and volley game.

Career finals

Doubles (11 wins, 16 losses)

ResultNo.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1.1976 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
6–7, 4–6
Win1.1976 Hong Kong Hard Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–4, 6–2
Win2.1977 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
6–4, 7–6
Loss2.1978 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
3–6, 4–6
Loss3.1978 San Jose, California, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Brad Rowe Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
3–6, 4–6
Win3.1978 French Open, Paris Clay Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
6–3, 6–2, 6–2
Win4.1978 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
6–3, 6–1
Loss4.1978 Hong Kong Hard Flag of the United States.svg Brad Rowe Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
7–5, 6–7, 1–6
Win5.1978 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
6–4, 6–4
Loss5.1979San Jose, California, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Brad Rowe Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
3–6, 4–6
Win6.1980French Open, ParisClay Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
1–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
Loss6.1980 Maui, Hawaii, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–7, 7–6, 2–6
Win7.1980 Tokyo Indoor Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Loss7.1981 Masters Doubles WCT, London Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
3–6, 6–2, 6–3, 3–6, 2–6
Win8.1981Tokyo IndoorCarpet Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
6–4, 6–2
Loss8.1981 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
7–6, 6–7, 6–7
Loss9.1981 Australian Open, Melbourne Grass Flag of the United States.svg John Sadri Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
3–6, 7–6, 3–6
Win9.1982 Monterrey, Mexico Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Delatte
Flag of the United States.svg Mel Purcell
6–3, 6–7, 6–3
Loss10.1982 Tampa, Florida, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
2–6, 3–6
Loss11.1982 Queen's Club, London, UKGrass Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Rennert
6–7, 5–7
Loss12.1982 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bernard Mitton
6–4, 1–6, 4–6
Win10.1982 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Matt Mitchell
Flag of the United States.svg Craig Wittus
6–4, 7–6
Loss13.1982 US Open, New York CityHard Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton
2–6, 7–6, 7–5, 2–6, 4–6
Win11.1982Los Angeles-2 WCT, U.S.Carpet Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren Flag of the United States.svg Andy Andrews
Flag of the United States.svg Drew Gitlin
4–6, 6–2, 7–5
Loss14.1984 Taipei, Taiwan Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Drew Gitlin Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso
1–6, 7–6, 2–6
Loss15.1985 Houston, Texas, U.S.Carpet Flag of the United States.svg Ben Testerman Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
3–6, 2–6
Loss16.1985 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Ben Testerman Flag of Finland.svg Leo Palin
Flag of Finland.svg Olli Rahnasto
3–6, 7–6, 6–7

Singles (2 wins)

ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Win1–0Sep 1981Maui, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Tim Mayotte 6–4, 6–4
Win2–0Jul 1982 Newport, U.S.Grass Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep 6–1, 7–5


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