Steve Docherty
Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950 in Newcastle, Australia) is a former professional tennis player from Australia.
Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events.
His most notable career achievement was when he surprised the world to defeat former world number one Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon in 1978.[1]
After completing his tennis career, Docherty became a successful businessman, owning and operating three McDonald's franchises along the East coast of New South Wales.
Career finals[]
Doubles (4 runner-ups)[]
| Result | No. | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1. | 1977 | Taipei, Taiwan | Hard |  Tom Gorman
|
Chris Delaney Pat Du Pré
|
6–7, 6–7 |
| Loss | 2. | 1979 | Atlanta, U.S. | Hard | Eliot Teltscher
|
 Raymond Moore  Ilie Năstase
|
4–6, 2–6 |
| Loss | 3. | 1979 | Sydney Outdoor, Australia | Grass | Christopher Lewis
|
 Peter McNamara Paul McNamee
|
6–7, 3–6 |
| Loss | 4. | 1980 | Palm Harbor, U.S. | Hard | John James
|
Paul Kronk Paul McNamee
|
4–6, 5–7 |
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Categories:
- Australian male tennis players
- Tennis people from New South Wales
- 1950 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Newcastle, New South Wales