Alex Metreveli
Alexander Irakliyevich Metreveli (Georgian: ალექსანდრე მეტრეველი, romanized: aleksandre met'reveli, pronounced [alekʰsandɾe metʼɾeveli]; Russian: Александр Ираклиевич Метревели ⓘ; born 2 November 1944) is a retired Soviet tennis player of Georgian background. He is an honorary citizen of Australia. His grandson Aleksandre Metreveli, also a professional tennis player, has represented Georgia in the Davis Cup. He was active from 1962 to 1980 and won 62 singles titles.
| Native name | ალექსანდრე მეტრეველი Александр Метревели |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Soviet Union Georgia |
| Residence | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Born | 2 November 1944 Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Turned pro | 1962 |
| Retired | 1979 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 474–161 (74.6%) |
| Career titles | 62 |
| Highest ranking | No. 9 (3 June 1974) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1972) |
| French Open | SF (1972) |
| Wimbledon | F (1973) |
| US Open | QF (1974) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 81–90 |
| Career titles | 1 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1973) |
| French Open | SF (1974) |
| Wimbledon | 3R (1965, 1971, 1972, 1973) |
| US Open | 3R (1974) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | F (1968, 1970) |
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