Morris Strode

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Morris Strode
Country (sports)United States United States
Born(1960-06-05)June 5, 1960
El Cajon, California
Died(2021-04-17)April 17, 2021 (aged 60)
El Cajon, California
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
PlaysRight-handed
Prize money$96,917
Singles
Career record17–26
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 98 (January 3, 1983)
Grand Slam Singles results
Australian Open2R (1982, 1983)
French Open1R (1983)
Wimbledon1R (1983)
Doubles
Career record35–50
Career titles1
Highest rankingNo. 47 (January 3, 1983)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian OpenQF (1982)
French Open2R (1983)
Wimbledon2R (1982)
US OpenQF (1982)

Morris "Skip" Strode (June 5, 1960 - April 17, 2021) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

During Strode's career he won 1 doubles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 98 in 1983 and a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 47 in 1983. Currently, Strode is working as a full-time coach who coaches at Mira Mesa High School.

Career finals[]

Singles (2 losses)[]

Result W/L Year Tournament Surface Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 1982 Hong Kong Hard United States Pat Du Pré 3–6, 3–6
Loss 0–2 1983 Caracas, Venezuela Hard Mexico Raúl Ramírez 4–6, 2–6

Doubles (1 win)[]

Result W/L Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win 1–0 1982 Hong Kong Hard United States Charles Strode Australia Kim Warwick
United States Van Winitsky
6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Win 2–0 1982 Bangkok, Thailand Carpet United States Charles Strode United States Mike Bauer
United States John Benson
5–7, 6–3, 3–6

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