Karl Richter (tennis)

Karl Richter (born July 21, 1960) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Karl Richter
Full nameKarl Richter
Country (sports) United States
Born (1960-07-21) July 21, 1960
Auburn, California
Prize money$25,679
Singles
Career record1–5
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 285 (July 30, 1984)
Doubles
Career record18–32
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 116 (July 28, 1986)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open2R (1987)
French Open1R (1986)
Wimbledon3R (1986)
US Open2R (1981, 1986)

Biography

Richter grew up Auburn, California, near Sacramento. As a collegiate player at Texas Christian University (TCU) he won the NCAA Division 1 doubles title in 1981. He and partner David Pate were seeded third and defeated Arkansas's Pat Serret and Peter Doohan in the final.[1] This made them the first players in TCU's history to win a national championship in tennis.[2]

Turning professional in 1983, Richter spent four years on the international tour, mostly as a doubles specialist. His most regular partner on tour was Rick Rudeen and the pair were runners-up at a Grand Prix tournament in Auckland in 1986.[3]

During his professional career he appeared in the main draw of all four Grand Slam tournaments, with a best result coming at the 1986 Wimbledon Championships, where he partnered with Australian player David Graham to make the third round. The pair's second round win was over the Gullikson twins, who had upset the top seeds Stefan Edberg and Anders Järryd in the opening round.[4]

Since retiring he has remained involved in tennis and was an assistant coach at TCU for many years.[5] He worked as a teacher and tennis coach at Aledo High School in Aledo, Texas.[6]

Grand Prix career finals

Doubles: 1 (0–1)
Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1986 Auckland, New Zealand Hard Rick Rudeen Broderick Dyke
Wally Masur		 3–6, 4–6

References
  1. "Mayotte captures NCAA tennis title". Rome News-Tribune. May 25, 1981. p. 6. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  2. Crum, Brooke (September 29, 2011). "Tennis newcomer wants team to achieve first national title". TCU 360. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  3. "Woodforde's plan pays dividends in NZ Open". The Canberra Times. 13 January 1986. p. 25. Retrieved May 26, 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. Morganti, Al (June 29, 1986). "Becker Serves Up A Win Edberg And Kohde-kilsch Fall At Wimbledon". Inquirer. Philadelphia Media Network. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  5. "TCU Men's Tennis Alumni: Karl Richter". TCU Horned Frogs Official Athletic Site. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  6. Allen, Richard (September 22, 2015). "Aledo tennis going for 10th straight district championship". The Star-Telegram. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
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