Billy Martin (tennis)

Billy Martin (born December 25, 1956) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won the NCAA Singles Title in 1975, defeating George Hardie, and one singles title and three doubles titles on the Pro Tour. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 32 in 1975. Martin currently serves as the head coach for the UCLA Bruins men's tennis team, a position he has held since 1994.[1] Martin, who played at UCLA, has 14 straight top 5 NCAA team finishes and 9 consecutive 20-win seasons. He was named ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) division 1 National Coach of the Year and is a member of ITA Hall of Fame.[2] He beat Raul Ramirez and Stan Smith at the Washington D.C. tournament.

Billy Martin
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Born (1956-12-25) December 25, 1956
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Turned pro1975
Retired1982
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record144–175
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 32 (5 March 1975)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open1R (1980)
French Open3R (1981)
WimbledonQF (1977)
US Open2R (1973, 1976)
Doubles
Career record126–160
Career titles3
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian OpenSF (1980)
French OpenSF (1981)
Wimbledon3R (1973, 1977, 1981)
US Open2R (1975)
Mixed doubles
Career titles1
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
French OpenW (1980)

Career finals

Singles (1 title, 1 runner-up)
Result No. Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 1. 1975 Birmingham, U.S. Carpet Jimmy Connors 4–6, 3–6
Win 1. 1975 Little Rock, U.S. Carpet George Hardie 6–2, 7–6

Doubles (3 titles, 4 runner-ups)
Result No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1. 1976 Denver WCT, U.S. Carpet Jimmy Connors John Fitzgerald
Phil Dent		 7–6, 2–6, 5–7
Loss 2. 1977 Birmingham WCT, U.S. Carpet Bill Scanlon Wojtek Fibak
Tom Okker		 3–6, 4–6
Loss 3. 1977 Monterrey WCT, Mexico Carpet Bill Scanlon Ross Case
Wojtek Fibak		 6–3, 3–6, 4–6
Win 1. 1977 Laguna Niguel, U.S. Hard James Chico Hagey Peter Fleming
Trey Waltke		 6–3, 6–4
Win 2. 1979 Brussels, Belgium Clay Peter McNamara Carlos Kirmayr
Balázs Taróczy		 5–7, 7–5, 6–4
Win 3. 1981 Bristol, England Grass Russell Simpson John Austin
Johan Kriek		 6–3, 4–6, 6–4
Loss 4. 1981 Newport, U.S. Grass Kevin Curren Brad Drewett
Erik van Dillen		 2–6, 4–6

References
  1. Billy Martin Biography - UCLA Bruins Official Athletic Site
  2. ITA Men's Hall of Fame
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