John Austin (tennis)

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John Austin (born July 31, 1957) is an American former professional tennis player born in Long Beach, California. He won the Wimbledon mixed doubles championship with his sister, Tracy Austin, in 1980, becoming the first brother and sister team to win a Grand Slam title together.

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Austin reached a career high singles ranking of world No. 40. He now resides in Los Angeles with his son, Reed, and his wife, Karen. He is the brother of former professional tennis players Tracy, Pam, Jeff, and Doug Austin, and the brother-in-law of fitness expert Denise Austin.

According to a July 31, 2006 press release,

Grand Slam finals

Mixed doubles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner–up)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1980 Wimbledon Grass Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
4–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–3
Loss1981WimbledonGrass Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan
6–4, 6–7(2–7), 3–6


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