John Andrews (tennis)

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John Andrews
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1952-02-05) February 5, 1952 (age 71)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
PlaysRight-handed
Singles
Career record28–49
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 64 (26 June 1975)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 3R (1975)
French Open QF (1975)
Wimbledon 2R (1976)
US Open 3R (1975)
Doubles
Career record35–44
Career titles1
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open QF (1975)
French Open 3R (1976)
Wimbledon 3R (1974)
US Open 1R (1974, 1975)

John Andrews (born February 5, 1952), is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

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Andrews achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 64 in June 1975 after reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open. He won one ATP doubles title in 1976 partnering Colin Dibley.

Grand Prix, WCT, and Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 titles, 2 runner-ups)

ResultW/LDateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Loss0–1Aug 1975 Boston, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Mike Estep Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–4, 3–6, 6–7
Win1–1Apr 1976 Palma, SpainClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
2–6, 6–3, 6–2
Loss1–2Apr 1976 Madrid, SpainClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Eduardo Mandarino
6–7, 6–4, 6–8

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