Joe DeFoor

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Joe DeFoor
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1963-02-02) February 2, 1963 (age 59)
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Prize money$12,905
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 437 (Mar 23, 1987)
Doubles
Career record1–6
Highest rankingNo. 223 (Nov 7, 1988)
Grand Slam doubles results
Wimbledon Q2 (1989)

Joe DeFoor (born February 2, 1963) is an American former professional tennis player.

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Born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, DeFoor played collegiate tennis for Clemson University and was an All-SEC selection in 1985. [1] Following his time at Clemson he competed on the professional tour, reaching best rankings of 437 in singles and 223 in doubles. He was a doubles quarter-finalist at the 1988 Livingston Open. [2]

ATP Challenger finals

Doubles: 1 (1–0)

Result   Date   TournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
WinOct 1988 Coquitlam, CanadaHard Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Man-Son-Hing Flag of the United States.svg Julian Barham
Flag of Ireland.svg Peter Wright
7–6, 7–6

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References

  1. Babineau, Jeff (December 21, 1985). "Duo Putting the Squeeze on Foe in Citrus Tourney". Orlando Sentinel .
  2. "Tennis Results $ 315,000 Player's Challenge At Montreal, Aug. 18 Singles, Second Round". United Press International . August 19, 1988.