Richey Reneberg

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Richey Reneberg
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Country (sports)Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Born (1965-10-05) October 5, 1965 (age 59)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Turned pro1987
Retired2000
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money$4,407,308
Singles
Career record307–263
Career titles3
Highest rankingNo. 20 (May 6, 1991)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 3R (1992, 1998)
French Open 3R (1994, 1995)
Wimbledon 4R (1997)
US Open 4R (1994)
Doubles
Career record335–244
Career titles19
Highest ranking No. 1 (February 1, 1993)

Richey Reneberg (born October 5, 1965) is an American former professional tennis player.

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He attended Southern Methodist University, where he was a three-time All-American and reached the 1986 National Collegiate Athletics Association finals.

He was the ATP Newcomer of the Year when he turned professional in 1987.

He and his partner Jim Grabb were ranked world No. 1 in doubles and won the 1992 US Open doubles title. His career-high singles ranking in the ATP Tour was world No. 20. He won a second doubles Grand Slam title with Jared Palmer, at the 1995 Australian Open.

The right-hander represented the United States at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta where he was defeated as the 11th seed in the first round by India's Leander Paes. He also played on the American Davis Cup team.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)

ResultYearChampionshipPartnerOpponentsScore
Loss 1992 Wimbledon Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Stich
7–5, 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–7(5–7), 17–19
Win 1992 US Open Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
3–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–3, 6–3
Win 1995 Australian Open Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer Flag of the Bahamas.svg Mark Knowles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor
6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

Career finals

Singles: 7 (3 wins)

ResultNo.DateTournamentSurfaceOpponentScore
Loss1.Jan 1990 Wellington, New ZealandHard Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez 7–6(7–3), 4–6, 6–4, 4–6, 1–6
Win1.May 1991 Tampa, U.S.Clay Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petr Korda 4–6, 6–4, 6–2
Win2.Jan 1993 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHard Flag of France.svg Olivier Delaître 6–3, 6–1
Loss2.Jan 1994 Oahu, U.S.Hard Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Wayne Ferreira 4–6, 7–6(7–3), 1–6
Loss3.Apr 1996 Tokyo, JapanHard Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras 4–6, 5–7
Win3.Jun 1996 Rosmalen, NetherlandsGrass Flag of France.svg Stéphane Simian 6–4, 6–0
Loss4.Mar 1997 Scottsdale, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Philippoussis 4–6, 6–7(4–7)

Doubles: 35 (19 wins)

Legend
Grand Slam (2)
Tennis Masters Cup (0)
ATP Masters Series (0)
ATP Championship Series (7)
ATP Tour (10)
Titles by surface
Hard (12)
Clay (3)
Grass (1)
Carpet (3)
ResultNo.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1.Nov 1989 Johannesburg, South AfricaHard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Luke Jensen Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Joey Rive
6–0, 6–4
Loss1.Feb 1990 San Francisco, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Glenn Layendecker Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Van't Hof
6–2, 6–7, 3–6
Loss2.May 1991 Tampa, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg David Pate Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso
7–6, 4–6, 1–6
Loss3.May 1991 Umag, YugoslaviaClay Flag of the United States.svg David Wheaton Flag of Israel.svg Gilad Bloom
Flag of Spain.svg Javier Sánchez
6–7, 6–2, 1–6
Win2.Oct 1991 Sydney Indoor, AustraliaHard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg Luke Jensen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder
6–4, 6–4
Win3.Oct 1991 Tokyo Indoor, JapanCarpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
Flag of the United States.svg David Pate
7–5, 2–6, 7–6
Win4.Feb 1992San Francisco, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pieter Aldrich
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Danie Visser
6–4, 7–5
Loss4.Feb 1992 Philadelphia, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Woodbridge
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde
4–6, 6–7
Win5.Jun 1992 Rosmalen, NetherlandsGrass Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Stich
6–4, 6–7, 6–4
Loss5.Jul 1992 Wimbledon, LondonGrass Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Stich
7–5, 6–7, 6–3, 6–7, 17–19
Win6.Aug 1992 Indianapolis, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Grant Connell
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Glenn Michibata
7–6, 6–2
Win7.Sep 1992 US Open, New YorkHard Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
3–6, 7–6, 6–3, 6–3
Loss6.Oct 1992Sydney Indoor, AustraliaHard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg Patrick McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Stark
2–6, 3–6
Loss7.Oct 1992Tokyo Indoor, JapanCarpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Woodbridge
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde
6–7, 4–6
Win8.Feb 1993Philadelphia, U.S.Carpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Marcos Ondruska
Flag of the United States.svg Brad Pearce
6–7, 6–3, 6–0
Win9.May 1993 Atlanta, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Paul Annacone Flag of the United States.svg Todd Martin
Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer
6–4, 7–6
Win10.Oct 1993Sydney Indoor, AustraliaHard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Patrick McEnroe Flag of Germany.svg Alexander Mronz
Flag of Germany.svg Lars Rehmann
6–3, 7–5
Win11.Apr 1994 Birmingham, U.S.Clay Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg Flag of the United States.svg Brian MacPhie
Flag of the United States.svg David Witt
2–6, 6–3, 6–2
Win12.May 1994Atlanta, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer Flag of the United States.svg Francisco Montana
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
4–6, 7–6, 6–4
Loss8.May 1994 Pinehurst, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Woodbridge
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde
2–6, 6–3, 3–6
Loss9.Aug 1994Indianapolis, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Woodbridge
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde
3–6, 4–6
Win13.Jan 1995 Australian Open, MelbourneHard Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer Flag of the Bahamas.svg Mark Knowles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor
6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
Win14.Feb 1995 Memphis, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Ho
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brett Steven
4–6, 7–6, 6–1
Loss10.May 1995Atlanta, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer Flag of Spain.svg Sergio Casal
Flag of Spain.svg Emilio Sánchez
7–6, 3–6, 6–7
Loss11.Feb 1996 San Jose, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Stark Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Kronemann
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Macpherson
4–6, 6–3, 3–6
Loss12.Mar 1996 Scottsdale, U.S.Hard Flag of New Zealand.svg Brett Steven Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Galbraith
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
7–5, 5–7, 5–7
Win15.Aug 1996Indianapolis, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Petr Korda
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Cyril Suk
7–6, 4–6, 6–4
Win16.Oct 1996 Lyon, FranceCarpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil Broad
Flag of South Africa.svg Piet Norval
6–2, 6–1
Win17.Nov 1997 Stockholm, SwedenHard (i) Flag of Germany.svg Marc-Kevin Goellner Flag of South Africa.svg Ellis Ferreira
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Galbraith
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Loss13.Mar 1998Philadelphia, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Macpherson Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jacco Eltingh
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Paul Haarhuis
6–7, 7–6, 2–6
Loss14.Mar 1998 Indian Wells, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Todd Martin Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Björkman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Patrick Rafter
4–6, 6–7
Loss15.May 1998Atlanta, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Alex O'Brien Flag of South Africa.svg Ellis Ferreira
Flag of South Africa.svg Brent Haygarth
3–6, 6–0, 2–6
Win18.Mar 1999Scottsdale, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gimelstob Flag of the Bahamas.svg Mark Knowles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sandon Stolle
6–4, 6–7, 6–3
Loss16.Feb 2000Memphis, U.S.Hard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gimelstob
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sébastien Lareau
2–6, 4–6
Win19.Mar 2000Scottsdale, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Jared Palmer Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Galbraith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Macpherson
6–3, 7–5

Doubles performance timeline

Key
W F SFQF#RRRQ#DNQANH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
Tournament 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Career SRCareer W-L
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open ANHA 2R 1R 3R A 2R QF 1R W A 3R 2R QF A1 / 1021–9
French Open AAA 1R A 1R 2R QF 1R 3R 2R 3R 2R 1R 3R A0 / 1111–11
Wimbledon AAA 1R A 1R 2R F 2R 1R 3R 3R 1R 1R 3R A0 / 1113–11
U.S. Open AAA 1R QF 3R 1R W 3R 1R 1R A 1R 1R 3R A1 / 1115–10
Grand Slam SR0 / 00 / 00 / 00 / 40 / 20 / 40 / 31 / 40 / 40 / 41 / 40 / 20 / 40 / 40 / 40 / 02 / 43N/A
Annual win–loss0–00–00–01–43–24–42–315–36–42–49–34–23–41–48–40–0N/A60–41
ATP Masters Series
Indian Wells These Tournaments Were Not

Masters Series Events

Before 1990
1RASFQF2R1RQF2RF1R1R0 / 1012–10
Miami QF1RAA3RQFQFAA3R1R0 / 710–7
Monte Carlo AAAAAAAAAA1R0 / 10–1
Rome 2RAAA1R1R1RAA2RA0 / 52–5
Hamburg AAAAAAAAA1RA0 / 10–1
Canada 2R2RQFSFA1RAAA1RA0 / 65–6
Cincinnati 1RAQFSF2RQFSFAA1RA0 / 79–7
Stuttgart (Stockholm) 1R1R1RSF1R1RSFA1R1RA0 / 96–9
Paris 1R1RSF2R2R1R2RASF2RA0 / 98–9
Masters Series SRN/A0 / 70 / 40 / 50 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 60 / 10 / 30 / 80 / 30 / 55N/A
Annual win–lossN/A5–71–47–58–54–64–711–61–17–34–80–3N/A52–55
Year-end ranking7935662702076757414124728221073140135N/A

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