Malcolm Allen (tennis)

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Malcolm Allen
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1967-07-13) July 13, 1967 (age 54)
Los Angeles, United States
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Prize money$14,760
Singles
Career record1–5
Highest rankingNo. 217 (February 20, 1989)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 2R (1989)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 583 (July 8, 1991)

Malcolm Allen (born July 13, 1967) is an American former professional tennis player.

Born in Los Angeles, Allen played college tennis for San Jose State University and as a senior in 1988 won the PCAA singles championship. [1]

From 1988 to 1991 he competed on the international tour, reaching a career best singles ranking of 217 in the world. He qualified for the main draw of the 1989 Australian Open, where he had a first round win over Martin Laurendeau. [2]

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References

  1. "UC Irvine Men Dominate to Win PCAA Tennis Championships Title". Los Angeles Times . May 2, 1988.
  2. "Garrison Advances in Australian Open". Washington Post . January 18, 1989.