Eddie Edwards (tennis)
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Eddie Edwards (born 3 July 1956) is a retired professional tour tennis player.
Quick Facts Country (sports), Residence ...
Country (sports) | South Africa |
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Residence | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Born | (1956-07-03) 3 July 1956 (age 67) Johannesburg, South Africa |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Plays | Right-handed |
Prize money | $441,869 |
Singles | |
Career record | 87–133 |
Career titles | 1 |
Highest ranking | No. 42 (14 July 1986) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
Australian Open | 3R (1984, 1988) |
French Open | 2R (1983) |
Wimbledon | 4R (1986) |
US Open | 3R (1986) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 136–156 |
Career titles | 4 |
Highest ranking | No. 40 (18 July 1988) |
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The right-handed Edwards was a tour regular from the mid-1970s to the end of 1987. He played in singles a total of 112 grand prix (including World Championship Tennis events) and 24 grand slam tournaments. His best results were on grass, reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon in 1986 and winning the Adelaide grand prix event in 1985.[1][2] He reached his career-high singles ranking of world No. 42 in July 1986.[3]