Full name | Michael E. Green |
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Country (sports) | ![]() |
Born | Miami, Florida, US | February 20, 1937
Died | 2016 Ohio |
Singles | |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | QF (1957, 1958) |
Wimbledon | 4R (1957) |
US Open | 4R (1958) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | SF (1958) [1] |
Wimbledon | QF (1957) [2] |
Mixed doubles | |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1958) [1] |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | F (1956Ch, 1957Ch) |
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