Chris Kennedy (tennis)

Chris Kennedy (born September 14, 1963) is an American former professional tennis player.

Chris Kennedy
Country (sports) United States
Born (1963-09-14) September 14, 1963
Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$17,615
Singles
Career record0–1
Highest rankingNo. 301 (1 February, 1988)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open1R (1988)
WimbledonQ2 (1986)
Doubles
Career record4–14
Highest rankingNo. 144 (July 7, 1986)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open2R (1987)
Wimbledon2R (1986)
US Open1R (1985, 1986)
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
Australian Open1R (1987)

Kennedy, who was raised in Cary, North Carolina, was a state champion in junior tennis and a two-time All-American at Trinity University in Texas. He reached the round of 16 at the NCAA singles championships as a senior in 1985.[1]

Professional tour

In the late 1980s he played on the professional tennis tour, earning career high rankings of 301 in singles and 144 in doubles, with main draw appearances at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open.

Kennedy qualified for his only grand slam singles main draw at the 1988 Australian Open, where he was beaten in the first round by 11th seed Peter Lundgren. At the 1986 Wimbledon Championships, Kennedy and Des Tyson had an opening round doubles win over 3-time grand slam champions Mark Edmondson and Kim Warwick.[2]

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