Norman Holmes (tennis)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Norman Holmes
Country (sports) United States
Born (1949-10-05) October 5, 1949 (age 72)
Singles
Career record28–56
Highest rankingNo. 70 (June 14, 1976)
Grand Slam singles results
French Open1R (1975, 1976)
Wimbledon3R (1973)
US Open3R (1971)
Doubles
Career record3–30
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open1R (1976)
Wimbledon1R (1973, 1976)

Norman Holmes (born October 5, 1949) is an American former professional tennis player of the 1970s.[1]

Holmes played collegiate tennis for the University of Georgia and was the first person in the program's history to earn four All-SEC selections (1968-71). He had a best singles world ranking of 70 while competing on the professional tour, reaching the singles third round of the 1971 US Open and 1973 Wimbledon Championships.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bob McKinley Defeats Holmes, 6‐4, 6‐2, in National Grass Court Tennis". The New York Times. August 13, 1970.
  2. ^ "Chris Evert Gets Revenge at Wimbledon". The New York Times. June 30, 1973.

External links[]

Retrieved from ""