Steve Docherty
Australian tennis player
Country (sports) | Australia |
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Born | (1950-05-06) 6 May 1950 (age 74) Newcastle, Australia |
Plays | Right-handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 46–76 |
Highest ranking | No. 74 (12 June 1978) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980) |
Wimbledon | 2R (1977, 1978) |
US Open | 2R (1977, 1978) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 42–69 |
Highest ranking | No. 86 (26 December 1979) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 2R (1977, 1979) |
Wimbledon | 1R (1978) |
US Open | 3R (1979) |
Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.
Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events.
His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the world to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.[1]
After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the East coast of New South Wales.
Career finals
Doubles (4 runner-ups)
Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
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Loss | 1. | 1977 | Taipei, Taiwan | Hard | Tom Gorman | Chris Delaney Pat Du Pré | 6–7, 6–7 |
Loss | 2. | 1979 | Atlanta, U.S. | Hard | Eliot Teltscher | Raymond Moore Ilie Năstase | 4–6, 2–6 |
Loss | 3. | 1979 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | Christopher Lewis | Peter McNamara Paul McNamee | 6–7, 3–6 |
Loss | 4. | 1980 | Palm Harbor, U.S. | Hard | John James | Paul Kronk Paul McNamee | 4–6, 5–7 |
References
- ^ "Steve Docherty vs Arthur Ashe". Association of Tennis Professionals.
External links
- Steve Docherty at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Steve Docherty at the International Tennis Federation