David Adams (tennis)
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David Dixie Adams (born 5 January 1970) is a former tennis player from South Africa. He turned professional in 1989. In his career, he won 19 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 33 times, including at the French Open in 1992. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 9 in February 1994.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Born ...
Country (sports) | South Africa |
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Born | (1970-01-05) 5 January 1970 (age 54) Durban, South Africa |
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Turned pro | 1989 |
Plays | Right-handed |
Prize money | $2,534,247 |
Singles | |
Career record | 9–21 |
Career titles | 0 |
Highest ranking | No. 131 (24 October 1994) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 1R (1996) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 246–258 |
Career titles | 19 |
Highest ranking | No. 9 (21 February 1994) |
Grand Slam doubles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (1994, 1999, 2001, 2002) |
French Open | F (1992) |
Wimbledon | SF (2000) |
US Open | SF (1993) |
Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
Australian Open | W (1999) |
French Open | W (2000) |
Team competitions | |
Davis Cup | 4–2 |
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Adams participated in six Davis Cup ties for South Africa between 1997 and 2003, posting a 4–2 record, all in doubles.
Adams won two Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles, both with fellow South African Mariaan de Swardt, taking the Australian Open title in 1999 and the French Open title in 2000.[1][2]