Russell Simpson (tennis)

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Russell Simpson
Simpson r headshot lq.png
Country (sports) Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Residence Beverly Hills, California, United States
Born (1954-02-22) 22 February 1954 (age 69)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money $326,467
Singles
Career record140–203
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 47 (18 April 1983)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 2R (1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987)
French Open 2R (1976)
Wimbledon 4R (1982)
US Open 3R (1980)
Doubles
Career record134–173
Career titles5
Highest rankingNo. 94 (11 November 1985)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open SF (1980)
French Open 3R (1977)
Wimbledon 3R (1981, 1982)
US Open 2R (1977)

Russell Simpson (born 22 February 1954) is a former tennis player from New Zealand, who won five doubles titles during his professional career. He reached his highest singles ATP ranking on 18 April 1983, when he became No. 47 in the world. He is currently the head tennis professional at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club in Beverly Hills, California.

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Simpson is the younger brother of Jeff Simpson, who was also a professional tennis player. [1]

Career finals

Doubles (5 titles, 4 runner-ups)

ResultW–LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–1Apr 1975Houston, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
5–7, 6–7
Win1–1Jan 1977 Auckland, New ZealandGrass Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Langsford
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jonathan Smith
7–6, 6–4
Win2–1Apr 1977 Florence, ItalyClay Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco
2–6, 7–6, 6–2
Win3–1Apr 1978 Tulsa, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza
4–6, 7–6, 6–2
Loss3–2Jan 1981 Monterrey, MexicoCarpet Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Johan Kriek Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton
6–7, 3–6
Win4–2Jun 1981 Bristol, U.K.Grass Flag of the United States.svg Billy Martin Flag of the United States.svg John Austin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Johan Kriek
6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Loss4–3Nov 1981 Johannesburg, South AfricaHard Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg John Yuill
3–6, 7–5, 4–6, 7–6, 10–12
Win5–3Jan 1983 Auckland, New ZealandHard Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Graham
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder
7–6, 6–3
Loss5–4Jun 1985 Bristol, U.K.Grass Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Eddie Edwards
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Danie Visser
4–6, 6–7

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References

  1. David Leggat (16 March 2007). "Tennis: Another Simpson takes up the family racquet". The New Zealand Herald .