Bhanu Nunna
Nunna Bhanumurthy (born 13 November 1954), known as Bhanu Nunna, is an Indian former professional tennis player.
| Full name | Nunna Bhanumurthy |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | 13 November 1954 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 1–11 |
| Highest ranking | No. 199 (14 June 1976) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (1977) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 3–17 |
| Grand Slam Doubles results | |
| French Open | 1R (1979) |
| Wimbledon | 1R (1977) |
A right-handed player, Nunna featured on the professional tour in the late 1970s, after playing college tennis in the United States for Clemson University.[1] He reached a career high singles ranking of 199 in the world.
Competing on the Grand Prix circuit, his best performance was a runner-up finish in the doubles at the 1976 Indian Open, partnering Chiradip Mukerjea. He made the singles second round of the 1979 Sarasota indoor tournament, where he fell to Ilie Nastase.[2]
Nunna appeared in the men's doubles main draws at the 1977 Wimbledon Championships and 1979 French Open.
Grand Prix career finals
Doubles: 1 (0–1)
| Outcome | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1976 | Bangalore, India | Clay | |
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2–6, 6–7 |
References
- "Clemson Netters Win". The Greenville News. March 25, 1972.
- "Sports in brief". The Decatur Herald. February 15, 1979.
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