Hank Pfister

Hank Pfister (born October 9, 1953) is a former tennis player from the United States, who won two singles titles (1981, Maui and 1982, Newport) during his professional career. The right-hander reached his highest individual ranking on the ATP Tour on May 2, 1983, when he became World No. 19.

Hank Pfister
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceBakersfield, California
Born (1953-10-09) October 9, 1953
Bakersfield, California
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Turned pro1977
Retired1988
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$873,335
Singles
Career record259–211
Career titles2
Highest rankingNo. 19 (May 2, 1983)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian OpenSF (1978, 1981, 1982)
French Open2R (1978)
Wimbledon4R (1978, 1980, 1982)
US Open3R (1979, 1980)
Doubles
Career record276–214
Career titles11
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian OpenF (1981)
French OpenW (1978, 1980)
WimbledonQF (1980)
US OpenF (1982)

Being tall of stature, sturdy of build and possessing a very fast serve, his style was highlighted by use of the serve and volley game.

Career finals

Doubles (11 wins, 16 losses)
Result No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1. 1976 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. Carpet Dennis Ralston Jimmy Connors
Erik van Dillen		 6–7, 4–6
Win 1. 1976 Hong Kong Hard Butch Walts Anand Amritraj
Ilie Năstase		 6–4, 6–2
Win 2. 1977 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Carpet Butch Walts Jeff Borowiak
Andrew Pattison		 6–4, 7–6
Loss 2. 1978 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. Carpet Butch Walts Brian Gottfried
Geoff Masters		 3–6, 4–6
Loss 3. 1978 San Jose, California, U.S. Carpet Brad Rowe Gene Mayer
Sandy Mayer		 3–6, 4–6
Win 3. 1978 French Open, Paris Clay Gene Mayer Manuel Orantes
José Higueras		 6–3, 6–2, 6–2
Win 4. 1978 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Clay Gene Mayer Jeff Borowiak
Chris Lewis		 6–3, 6–1
Loss 4. 1978 Hong Kong Hard Brad Rowe Mark Edmondson
John Marks		 7–5, 6–7, 1–6
Win 5. 1978 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass Sherwood Stewart Syd Ball
Bob Carmichael		 6–4, 6–4
Loss 5. 1979 San Jose, California, U.S. Carpet Brad Rowe Peter Fleming
John McEnroe		 3–6, 4–6
Win 6. 1980 French Open, Paris Clay Victor Amaya Brian Gottfried
Raúl Ramírez		 1–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
Loss 6. 1980 Maui, Hawaii, U.S. Hard Victor Amaya Peter Fleming
John McEnroe		 6–7, 7–6, 2–6
Win 7. 1980 Tokyo Indoor Carpet Victor Amaya Marty Riessen
Sherwood Stewart		 6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Loss 7. 1981 Masters Doubles WCT, London Carpet Victor Amaya Peter McNamara
Paul McNamee		 3–6, 6–2, 6–3, 3–6, 2–6
Win 8. 1981 Tokyo Indoor Carpet Victor Amaya Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy		 6–4, 6–2
Loss 8. 1981 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Grass John Sadri Peter McNamara
Paul McNamee		 7–6, 6–7, 6–7
Loss 9. 1981 Australian Open, Melbourne Grass John Sadri Mark Edmondson
Kim Warwick		 3–6, 7–6, 3–6
Win 9. 1982 Monterrey, Mexico Carpet Victor Amaya Tracy Delatte
Mel Purcell		 6–3, 6–7, 6–3
Loss 10. 1982 Tampa, Florida, U.S. Hard Brian Gottfried Tim Gullikson
Tom Gullikson		 2–6, 3–6
Loss 11. 1982 Queen's Club Championships, London Grass Victor Amaya John McEnroe
Peter Rennert		 6–7, 5–7
Loss 12. 1982 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Hard Victor Amaya Tim Gullikson
Bernard Mitton		 6–4, 1–6, 4–6
Win 10. 1982 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Hard Victor Amaya Matt Mitchell
Craig Wittus		 6–4, 7–6
Loss 13. 1982 US Open, New York City Hard Victor Amaya Kevin Curren
Steve Denton		 2–6, 7–6, 7–5, 2–6, 4–6
Win 11. 1982 Los Angeles-2 WCT, U.S. Carpet Kevin Curren Andy Andrews
Drew Gitlin		 4–6, 6–2, 7–5
Loss 14. 1984 Taipei, Taiwan Carpet Drew Gitlin Ken Flach
Robert Seguso		 1–6, 7–6, 2–6
Loss 15. 1985 Houston, Texas, U.S. Carpet Ben Testerman Peter Fleming
John McEnroe		 3–6, 2–6
Loss 16. 1985 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Hard Ben Testerman Leo Palin
Olli Rahnasto		 3–6, 7–6, 6–7

Singles (2 wins)
Result W/L Date Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Sep 1981 Maui, U.S. Hard Tim Mayotte 6–4, 6–4
Win 2–0 Jul 1982 Newport, U.S. Grass Mike Estep 6–1, 7–5


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