Kevin Cook (tennis)

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Kevin Cook
Country (sports)Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 396 (Jan 4, 1982)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open Q1 (1981)
Wimbledon Q1 (1981)
Doubles
Career record2–4
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open 1R (1981)
Wimbledon Q1 (1981)

Kevin Cook is an American former professional tennis player.

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Cook, a native of Midland, Michigan, played collegiate tennis for the University of Florida, earning All-SEC selection in 1979. [1] His professional tennis career included a doubles main draw appearance at the 1981 French Open. [2]

ATP Challenger finals

Doubles: 1 (0–1)

No.Result   Date   TournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss1.Apr 1981 San Luis Potosí, MexicoClay Flag of the United States.svg Rich Andrews Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Drewett
Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie
7–5, 3–6, 6–7

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References

  1. "Men's Tennis Honor Roll". Florida Gators.
  2. "French Open 1981 Tennis Tournament". itftennis.com.